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Rock Mechanics

Theory and Applications with Case Histories

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  • © 1990

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Authors:
  1. Walter Wittke

    1. Institut für Grundbau, Bodenmechanik, Felsmechanik und Verkehrswasserbau, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany

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Table of contents (28 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVII
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 1-3

  3. Conceptual Models

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
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    2. Models of the Grain and Rock Mass Fabrics

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 7-41

    3. Model of the Stress-Strain Behaviour of Rock Masses

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 42-170

    4. Basis for the Consideration of Deformations due to Swelling

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 171-181

    5. Conceptual Model of Seepage Flow through a Rock Mass

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 182-245

  5. Application of Analysis Procedures

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 415-415
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    2. Traffic Tunnels and Adits

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 417-503

    3. Caverns

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 504-523

    4. Pressure Tunnels

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 524-533

    5. Foundations of Gravity and Arch Dams

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 534-566

    6. Slopes

      • Walter Wittke
      Pages 567-586

  6. Rock Mechanics Investigations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 587-587
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The book introduces the reader to the fundamentals of rock mechanics and to its application to economic construction in rock. Models describe the mechanical properties and the permeability of rock. Numerical methods for evaluating the stability of structures in rock are given to solve special problems related to tunnels, caverns, pressure tunnels, dam foundations and slopes. Methods for testing the rock mechanical properties are described. A number of case histories enable the reader to make use of the content in his or her own work.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Grundbau, Bodenmechanik, Felsmechanik und Verkehrswasserbau, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany

    Walter Wittke

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