Rock Mechanics: An Introduction [Hardcover]

1. Fundamentals of Engineering Geology 2. Spherical Presentation of Geological Data 3. Rock Properties and Laboratory Testing 4. Rock Mass Classification 5. Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Rocks 6. Rock Slope Stability 7. Foundations on Rock 8. Tunneling within Rock Mass

This graduate textbook introduces rock mechanics fundamentals simply way and with a strong practical bias, and can also suit undergraduates and engineers. This new edition brings in a?completely new chapter on tunneling as well as more on numerical analysis and software, and sections on slope failure mechanisms and petroleum geology.

Nagaratnam Sivakugan is an Associate Professor and former Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering at James Cook University, Australia.

Sanjay Kumar Shukla is Associate Professor and Program Leader of the Discipline of Civil Engineering at the School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, Australia.

Peter To is Lecturer in Civil Engineering at James Cook University, Australia.

Braja M. Das was Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at California State University, Sacramento, USA.

Rock Mechanics: An Introduction, Second Edition introduces rock mechanics fundamentals in a simple way with a strong practical bias, assuming no prior knowledge in the subject. It is essential text for students at the graduate level who are facing careers as professional geotechnical engineers. The book is also suitable for undergraduates and engineering professionals in civil, mining, petroleum and geological engineering.

This new edition brings in a completely new chapter on tunnelling as well as more information on numerical analysis and software, and sections on slope failure mechanisms, rock-socketted piles and petroleum geology.