In a straightforward manner and with plenty of illustrations, this textbook approaches important design issues in rock mechanics from a mechanics of materials f

In a straightforward manner and with plenty of illustrations, this textbook approaches important design issues in rock mechanics from a mechanics of materials f

Engineers wishing to build structures on or in rock use the discipline known as rock mechanics. This discipline emerged as a subject in its own right about thir

This book provides practicing engineers working in the field of design, construction and monitoring of rock structures such as tunnels and slopes with technical

This new edition has been completely revised to reflect the notable innovations in mining engineering and the remarkable developments in the science of rock mec