Soil and rock mechanics

- Provides practical solutions to the challenge of modeling and analyzing rock masses- Consolidates a wealth of previously published technical papers on the subject and introduces previously unseen materialThis authoritative title is a key reference for any Geo-engineer.

Rock Mass Classifications - A Practical Approach in Civil Engineering was written in response to the many unanswered questions regarding this subject.

Engineering rock mechanics is the discipline used to design structures built in rock.

Since the occurrence of earthquakes and their properties are very uncertain even with the present knowledge, it is too difficult to define reasonable design ground motions especially for important buildings.

- The first book of its kind, providing over thirty real-life case studies of ground improvement projects selected by the worlds top experts in ground improvement from around the globe.