Support of Underground Excavations in Hard Rock.

The safe and economical construction of tunnels, mines, and other subterranean works depends on the correct choice of support systems to ensure that the excavations are stable. These support systems should be matched to the characterstics of the rock mass and the excavation techniques adopted. Estab...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hoek, E.
Corporate Author:	Taylor & Francis
Other Authors:	Kaiser, P. K., Bawden, W. F.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Hoboken : CRC Press, 2000. London : 2000.
Subjects:	Excavation. Retaining walls. Rock mechanics. Underground areas. Murs de soutènement. Mécanique des roches. Zones souterraines. excavation (process) retaining walls. underground environments. Excavation Retaining walls Rock mechanics Underground areas Electronic books.
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Summary:	The safe and economical construction of tunnels, mines, and other subterranean works depends on the correct choice of support systems to ensure that the excavations are stable. These support systems should be matched to the characterstics of the rock mass and the excavation techniques adopted. Establishing the support requirements, designing support systems and installing these correctly are essential elements in safe underground construction. This is a comprehensive and practical work which also gives access to user-friendly computer programmes which enable the investigation and design of support techniques. Details on how to obtain this software are also included in the book.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (226 pages)
ISBN:	9780585455921 0585455929