Table of contents

Part A: Fundamentals and Models

Structure of Rock

Stress-Strain Behavior of Jointed Rock

Squeezing Rock

Rock Salt

Permeability and Seepage Flow

Coupling of Stress-Strain Behavior and Seepage Flow

Swelling Rock

Rock Mass In Situ Stress

Part B: Analysis and Design Methods

Finite Element Method (FEM)

Stability of Rock Wedges and Excavation Surfaces

Design Methods

Part C: Exploration, Testing and Monitoring

Site Investigation

Laboratory Tests

Field Tests

Stress Measurements

Monitoring

Evaluation of Rock Mechanical Parameters

Examples of Testing and Monitoring Programs

Part D: Applications and Case Histories

NATM Tunneling

TBM Tunneling

Powerhouse Cavern Estangento-Sallente

Tunneling in Swelling Rock

Rehabilitation of Urft Dam

Stabilization of a Rock Mass Slide