Rock Mechanics and Engineering

  1. Foundations on Rock
    1. Bearing Capacity of Rock Masses
      1. Factors Affecting Bearing Capacity
        1. Analytical Methods
          1. Empirical Methods
            1. Scale Effects
            2. Settlement of Foundations
              1. Immediate Settlement
                1. Long-Term Settlement
                  1. Differential Settlement
                    1. Prediction Methods
                      1. Measurement Techniques
                      2. Design of Shallow Foundations
                        1. Spread Footings
                          1. Mat Foundations
                            1. Strip Footings
                              1. Design Considerations
                              2. Design of Deep Foundations
                                1. Piles
                                  1. Driven Piles
                                    1. Bored Piles
                                      1. Load Capacity
                                      2. Caissons
                                        1. Rock Socketed Piles
                                          1. Load Transfer Mechanisms
                                            1. Construction Methods
                                              1. Quality Control
                                            2. Foundation Construction Considerations
                                              1. Excavation Methods
                                                1. Preparation Techniques
                                                  1. Grouting
                                                    1. Ground Improvement

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