ABSTRACT

This title covers the fundamental properties of rock joints, the method of laboratory testing of rock joints, and shear strength assessment under different loading conditions. This work is intended as a reference text for students and practitioners in mining and rock engineering.

chapter Chapter 1|16 pages

Characterization of joint surface roughness

chapter Chapter 2|37 pages

Shear behaviour of clean rock joints

chapter Chapter 3|39 pages

Infilled rock joint behaviour

chapter Chapter 4|47 pages

Modelling the shear behaviour of rock joints