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Research and engineering applications in rock masses

Book ·
OSTI ID:7060864
This book presents papers from USA, Europe, Australia, Asia and Canada. Topics covered include the following: slope stability; geological and empirical evaluation of rock properties; numerical modeling of fractured rock; subsidence; rock mass characterization in deep boreholes; applied numerical modeling; problems associated with weak rock; hydraulic fracture; constitutive modeling of rock, rock masses and joints; ground support; fracture mechanics; model verification; underground mine design; seismic and acoustic emission/microseismic studies; field testing for nuclear waste; heat and fluid flow; in situ testing results and interpretations; rock drilling and cutting; instrumentation; in situ case histories; rock blasting; underground excavation; new stress measurement methods; and physical modeling.
OSTI ID:
7060864
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English