Rock engineering design

"Given the recent advances in site investigation techniques, computing, access to information and monitoring, plus the current emphasis on safety, accountability and sustainability, the intention of this book is to introduce an up-to-date methodology for the design of all types of rock engineer...

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Main Author: Feng, Xia-Ting (Author)
Other Authors: Hudson, J. A. (John A.) 1940-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Leiden, The Netherlands CRC Press/Balkema [2011]
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The ways ahead for rock engineering design methodologies
  • 3. Flowcharts for rock engineering modelling and design
  • 4. Specifying the information required for rock mechanics modelling and rock engineering design
  • 5. Technical auditing of rock mechanics modelling and rock engineering design
  • 6. Case example of the design and construction of a rock slope
  • 7. Case example of the design and construction of a large underground hydroelectric powerhouse in a deep valley region
  • 8. Protocol sheets
  • 9. Illustrative example of the protocol sheets use
  • 10. Concluding remarks