Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics (PDF)

Widely regarded as the most authoritative and comprehensive book in
its field, the fourth edition of Fundamentals of Rock
Mechanics includes new and substantially updated chapters to
this highly praised text.

* Extensively updated throughout, this new edition contains
substantially expanded chapters on poroelasticity, wave
propogation, and subsurface stresses

* Features entirely new chapters on rock fractures and
micromechanical models of rock behaviour

* Discusses fundamental concepts such as stress and strain

* Offers a thorough introduction to the subject before expertly
delving into a fundamental, self-contained discussion of specific
topics

* Unavailable for many years, now back by popular demand.



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Reviews:

"With this attention to detail, and rigorous adherence to
clarity and exactness in description, this edition will consolidate
the standing achieved by the earlier editions as a most
authoritative and comprehensive book in its field. It will continue
to serve as a leading reference work for geoscientists interested
in structural geology, tectonics and petrophysics as well as for
civil, mining and petroleum engineers." (Petroleum
Geoscience)

"...I consider this book to be an invaluable reference for
studying and understanding the fundamental science at the base of
rock mechanics. I believe this to be a must-have textbook and I
strongly recommend it to anyone, student or professional,
interested in the subject." (Rock Mechanics and Rock
Engineering)

"An excellent book, very well presented, and is a must for the
shelves of serious engineers and scientists active or interested in
the fields of rock mechanics and rock engineering.... Highly
recommended." (South African Geographical Journal, 2008)