ABSTRACT

In a straightforward manner and with plenty of illustrations, this textbook approaches important design issues in rock mechanics from a mechanics of materials foundation. It addresses rock slope stability in surface excavations, shaft and tunnel stability, and entries and pillars. The book also covers three-dimensional caverns with an emphasis of b

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|72 pages

Slope stability

chapter 3|88 pages

Shafts

chapter 4|54 pages

Tunnels

chapter 5|48 pages

Entries in stratified ground

chapter 6|68 pages

Pillars in stratified ground

chapter 7|52 pages

Three-dimensional excavations

chapter 8|72 pages

Subsidence