An Introduction to Rock Mass Construction Considerations for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in rock mass construction. Here is what is discussed: 1. SCOPE, 2. EXCAVATION, 3. DEWATERING AND GROUND WATER CONTROL, 4. DEWATERING METHODS, 5. GROUND CONTROL, 6. PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE FOUNDATION MATERIALS, 7. EXCAVATION MAPPING AND MONITORING.




An Introduction to Construction Considerations for Rock Foundations


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in construction of foundations on rock. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXCAVATION 2. EFFECTS OF DISCONTINUITIES ON EXCAVATION 3. DEWATERING AND GROUND WATER CONTROL 4. GROUND CONTROL 5. PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE FOUNDATION MATERIALS 6. EXCAVATION MAPPING AND MONITORING.




An Introduction to Rock Mass Construction Considerations


Book Description

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in construction in rock masses.




An Introduction to Rock Mass Deformation for Foundations for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers interested in foundations of structures on rock. Here is what is discussed: 1. SCOPE, 2. CATEGORIES OF ROCK MASS DEFORMATION, 3. ANALYTICAL METHODS, 4. ALLOWABLE SETTLEMENT, 5. TREATMENT METHODS, 6. BEARING CAPACITY, 7. METHODS FOR COMPUTING BEARING CAPACITY, 8. ALLOWABLE BEARING CAPACITY VALUE, 9. TREATMENT METHODS.




An Introduction to Rock Mass Construction Considerations for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in rock mass construction. Here is what is discussed: 1. SCOPE, 2. EXCAVATION, 3. DEWATERING AND GROUND WATER CONTROL, 4. DEWATERING METHODS, 5. GROUND CONTROL, 6. PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE FOUNDATION MATERIALS, 7. EXCAVATION MAPPING AND MONITORING.




Engineering in Rock Masses


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Engineering in Rock Masses is a 26-chapter text that deals with the behavior, investigation, and construction of rock masses. The first chapters review the properties, behavior, classification, and occurrence of groundwater in rock masses. The subsequent chapters discuss the stress analysis, exploration, laboratory testing, geophysical methods, and instrumentation in these materials. These topics are followed by discussions of slope stability, rockfall problems, settlement and bearing capacity, subsidence, and seismic movements of rocks and rock masses. This work also evaluates the role of pumping system, ground freezing, grouting, rock anchors, drilling, blasting, and open excavation. The remaining chapters look into the rock masses’ tunneling, underground chambers, shafts, socketed foundations, and retaining structures. This book will be of great value to practicing civil and mining engineers, engineering geologists, and researchers.




An Introduction to Cut Slope and Rock Mass Instrumentation


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Introductory technical guidance for civil, geotechnical and electrical engineers interested in instrumentation of cut slopes and rock masses. Here is wqhat is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 3. APPLICATIONS 4. TYPES OF INSTRUMENTS AND LIMITATIONS 5. DATA INTERPRETATION AND EVALUATION 6. DATA PRESENTATION 7. DATA EVALUATION 8. DATA USE.




Ground Support in Mining and Underground Construction


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The purpose of ground support is to safely maintain excavations for their expected lifespan. The effectiveness of ground support can be seen both in terms of personnel and equipment safety, and in terms of allowing the most economic extraction. Scientists, practitioners and technology developers have contributed to this volume, which covers rock ma




Engineering Rock Mass Classifications


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This is the first authoritative reference on rock mass classification, consolidating into one handy source information once widely scattered throughout the literature. It includes new, previously unpublished material and case histories, presents the fundamental concepts of classification schemes, and critically appraises their practical application in industrial projects such as tunneling and mining.




An Introduction to Location and Design of Test Quarries


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in location and design of test quarries. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. EVALUATION OF PROJECT ROCK PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS 3. EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL TEST QUARRY SITES 4. TEST QUARRY LAYOUTS 5. GRADATION MEASUREMENTS 6. DETERIORATION AND INCIPIENT FRACTURE EXAMINATION 7. ROCK PROCESSING 8. TEST QUARRY OPERATIONS.