Rock Mechanics An Introduction

"These topics give an excellent introduction to the subject. ... very easy to follow ... A must for all those dealing with civil engineering." -Prof. D.N. Singh, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India "The book has better coverage of topics relevant to rock engineering, good practical examples, [and it is] written by experts in the area." -Professor G L Sivakumar Babu, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore "I think the topics are very relevant for undergraduates ... . The topics cover basic rock mechanics and deal with subjects most important to practicing engineers. The content provides a good introduction to anyone who is planning to enter the profession. ... It is an excellent book, very useful for engineering undergraduates and graduates. The book is well written and easy to understand, and I am sure it would be a very popular textbook." -Jay Ameratunga, Senior Principal, Coffey Geotechnics Pty Ltd, Newstead, Queensland, Australia