Preface
Preface to the first edition
Part I. Introduction to rock mechanics: 1. The historical development of rock mechanics
2. Engineering geology and rock mechanics
Part II. Rock material and rock masses: 3. Fundamental concepts and description of fissures
4. Physical and mechanical properties of rock material
5. Residual stresses in rock masses in situ
6. Strains, modulus of deformation and failure in rock masses
7. Mathematical approach to strain-stress distribution in rock masses
8. Interstitial water in rock material and rock masses
Part III. Rock mechanics and engineering: 9. Rock slopes and rock slides
10. Galleries , tunnels, mines and underground excavations
11. Rock mechanics and dam foundations
Part IV. Case histories: 12. Dam foundations and tunnelling
13. Incidents, accidents, dam disasters
14. The Vajont rock slide
15. Two examples of rock slopes supported with cables
16. Three examples of large underground hydro-power stations
References
Appendices
Indexes.
