This title covers the fundamental properties of rock joints, the method of laboratory testing of rock joints, and shear strength assessment under different loading conditions. This work is intended as a reference text for students and practitioners in mining and rock engineering.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Characterization of Joint Surface Roughness
Chapter 2 : Shear Behaviour of Clean Rock Joints
Chapter 3 : Infilled Rock Joint Behaviour
Chapter 4 : Modelling The Shear Behaviour of Rock Joints
Chapter 5 : Simplified Approach for Using CNS Technique in Practice
Chapter 6 : Highlights of Rock Joint Behaviour Under CNL and CNS Conditions, and Recommendations for The Future
Appendix : Program Code for Shear Strength Model
Subject Index
