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Xia-Ting FengInstitute of Rock and Soil Mechanics,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
John A. HudsonDepartment of Earth Science and Engineering
Imperial College, London, UK
With a modern approach and anticipating future developments, this volume introduces a fresh methodology for the design of all types of rock engineering projects, both at the surface and underground. Guidance is provided on the nature of modelling to support design, on flowcharts, on the information required and on the procedure for the technical auditing of modelling and design. Moreover, the use of computer programs, model calibration through site observation, interpretation of computer results and virtual underground laboratories are described and explained. Elaborate case studies on the design and construction of a rock slope and of a large underground hydroelectric plant, as well as technical auditing protocol sheets with examples, further facilitate bringing theory into practice.Written by two eminent authors, this illustrated guidebook will benefit engineers, contractors, clients, researchers, lecturers and advanced students who are working on rock engineering projects in civil, mining, geological and construction engineering. Templates of the protocol sheets and more information can be accessed at www.crcpress.com.
RockEngineering Design
Xia-Ting Feng & John A. Hudson
an informa business
With regard to construction on and in rock masses, the subject
of Rock Engineering Design, in combination with its supporting
subject of rock mechanics, has been experiencing a significant
shift in approach thanks to advances in rock site investiga-
tion techniques, computing, access to information and site
monitoring. The current emphasis on safety, accountability and
sustainability thus requires stricter considerations and greater
reliability than ever before.With a modern approach and anticipating future developments,
this volume introduces a fresh methodology suitable for the
design of all types of rock engineering projects, both at the
surface and underground. Guidance is provided on the nature
of modelling to support design, on flowcharts, on the informa-
tion required and on the procedure for the technical auditing of
modelling and design. Moreover, the use of computer programs,
model calibration through site observation, interpretation of
computer results and virtual underground laboratories are de-
scribed and explained. Elaborate case studies on the design and
construction of a rock slope and of a large underground hydro-
electric plant, as well as technical auditing protocol sheets with
examples, further facilitate bringing theory into practice.Written by two eminent authors, this modern and illustrated
guide on Rock Engineering Design will benefit engineers, con-
tractors, clients, researchers, lecturers and advanced students
who are working on rock engineering projects in civil, mining,
geological and construction engineering. Templates of the protocol sheets can be downloaded from
www.crcpress.com.
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June 2011, US$119.95 / £ 76.99, 488 PAGES: HARDBACKISBN 978-0-415-60356-0
ORDERS: WWW.CRCPRESS.COM
Contents
1. Introduction 2. The ways ahead for rock engineering design methodologies 3. Flowcharts for rock engineering modelling and design 4. Specifying the information required for rock mechanics modeling and rock engineering design 5. Technical auditing of rock mechanics modelling and rock engineering design 6. Case example of the design and construction of a rock slope 7. Case example of the design and construction of a large underground hydroelectric powerhouse in a deep valley region 8. Protocol Sheets 9. Illustrative example of the Protocol Sheets use 10. Concluding remarks - Appendix A List of all ISRM suggested methods (in chronological order) - Appendix B The Chinese ‘Basic Quality’ (BQ) system for rock mass classification - References and Bibliography, Subject Index, Color PlatesCRC Press / Balkema - Netherlands
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Features
• alivelyandillustratedapproachtoRock Engineering Design by two specialist authors;
• discussesawidevarietyofnewtechniquesand anticipates future developments in computing capacity, natural resources, etc.;
• includesin-depthcasestudiesofarockslopeand an underground hydroelectric plant;
• detailstheuseofprotocolsheetsfortechnical auditing, supported by worked examples; template sheets can be downloaded from www.crcpress.com;
• providesallessentialterminologyandrockmass classification plus an extensive bibliography.
