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ENGINEERING ROCK MECHANICS - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPLES
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John Harrison
John Hudson
Reviews
Engineering Geology, I.W. Farmer, 1998
It is apposite that this book starts with a question and ends with an instruction, for although it is, above all, an educational experience,
it also provides an original and open-minded view of the subject...Their overall aim is to develop a better understanding of the principles
of and the links between the diverse processes underlying rock engineering. The preface tells us that the book is based on the integrated
engineering rock mechanics course at Imperial College, with the first 13 chapters covering rock mechanics, chapter 14, the concept of
rock engineering systems developed by John Hudson and the final six chapters, the design of engineering structures in rock.... There
are two appendices, on stress and strain analysis and on stereographic projections.... The philosophy of this book...will make it a valuable
adjunct, not just to students, but to anyone working in rock. It is a reasonable test of a good teacher or a good text that they explain
complex concepts simply. The book passes that test cum laude.
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