Rock Mechanics and Engineering

  1. Rock Mass Characterization
    1. Concept of Rock Mass vs. Intact Rock
      1. Definition of Rock Mass
        1. Engineering Significance
          1. Scale Effects
          2. Discontinuities in Rock Masses
            1. Types of Discontinuities
              1. Joints
                1. Faults
                  1. Bedding Planes
                    1. Foliation
                      1. Schistosity
                        1. Shear Zones
                        2. Geometric Properties of Discontinuities
                          1. Orientation
                            1. Dip
                              1. Dip Direction
                                1. Strike
                                2. Spacing
                                  1. Persistence
                                    1. Aperture
                                      1. Surface Roughness
                                        1. Joint Roughness Coefficient
                                          1. Measurement Methods
                                          2. Filling Material
                                            1. Types of Fillings
                                              1. Engineering Implications
                                              2. Weathering of Discontinuities
                                            2. Rock Mass Classification Systems
                                              1. Rock Mass Rating System
                                                1. Parameters and Scoring
                                                  1. Limitations
                                                  2. Tunnelling Quality Index
                                                    1. Parameters and Calculation
                                                      1. Limitations
                                                      2. Geological Strength Index
                                                        1. Visual Assessment
                                                          1. Use in Design
                                                            1. Quantification Methods
                                                            2. Rock Mass Index
                                                              1. Calculation and Use
                                                              2. Comparison of Classification Systems
                                                              3. Block Size and Shape
                                                                1. Blockiness
                                                                  1. Block Volume
                                                                    1. Influence on Engineering Behavior

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                                                                  4. Stress and Strain in Rock