Stability Analysis and Modelling of Underground Excavations in Fractured Rocks (Volume 1) (Geo-Engineering Book Series, Volume 1)

* 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 material This authoritative title is a key reference for any Geo-engineer. Rock masses differ considerably from man-made materials, and their properties can vary with location, direction and time. As a result there is a critical need to capture these variations via modeling and analysis. Zhu and Zhao provide an expert introduction to the techniques and analytical methods needed for studying underground excavations in fractured rock masses. The book brings together previously published and new material to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date reference. * 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 material Content: Series preface Page v John A Hudson Preface Page vii Weishen Zhu, Jian Zhao About the authors Page ix Chapter 1 Introduction Original Research Article Pages 1-4 Chapter 2 Physical modelling of jointed rock mass Original Research Article Pages 5-25 Chapter 3 Numerical modelling of jointed rock mass Original Research Article Pages 27-66 Chapter 4 Sensitivity analysis of rock mass parameters Original Research Article Pages 67-87 Chapter 5 Stability analysis of rheologic rock mass Original Research Article Pages 89-155 Chapter 6 Back analysis and observational methods Original Research Article Pages 157-209 Chapter 7 Construction mechanics and optimisation of excavation schemes Original Research Article Pages 211-246 Chapter 8 Reinforcement mechanism of rock bolts Original Research Article Pages 247-262 References Pages 263-286 Index Pages 287-289 This book attempts to provide techniques for solving the problems in modelling and analysis of excavations in fractured rock masses, by taking into account the discontinuity influence, time-dependent behaviour and construction method dependent phenomenon.