Rock Mechanics: an introduction
Sivakugan, Nagaratnam, Shukla, Sanjay Kumar, and Das, Braja M. (2012) Rock Mechanics: an introduction. Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton, FL, USA.
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Abstract
Rock mechanics is a multidisciplinary subject combining geology, geophysics, and engineering and applying the principles of mechanics to study the engineering behavior of the rock mass. With wide application, a solid grasp of this topic is invaluable to anyone studying or working in civil, mining, petroleum, and geological engineering. Rock Mechanics: An Introduction presents the fundamental principles of rock mechanics in a clear, easy-to-comprehend manner for readers with little or no background in this field. The text includes a brief introduction to geology and covers stereographic projections, laboratory testing, strength and deformation of rock masses, slope stability, foundations, and more. The authors-academics who have written several books in geotechnical engineering-have used their extensive teaching experience to create this accessible textbook. They present complex material in a lucid and simple way with numerical examples to illustrate the concepts, providing an introductory book that can be used as a textbook in civil and geological engineering programs and as a general reference book for professional engineers.
Item ID: | 24293 |
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Item Type: | Book (Non-Research) |
ISBN: | 978-0-415-80923-8 |
Date Deposited: | 03 Jan 2013 02:35 |
FoR Codes: | 09 ENGINEERING > 0905 Civil Engineering > 090501 Civil Geotechnical Engineering @ 100% |
SEO Codes: | 87 CONSTRUCTION > 8702 Construction Design > 870201 Civil Construction Design @ 100% |
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