Rock Mechanics on a Geological Base

Part 1 Rock nature: geology mineralogy petrology, rock types references. Part 2 Rock structure: origin and nature of crystalline rock structure scale factors categorization structural modelling identification, determination and recording of structural features structural homogeneity example of structural characterization. Part 3 Rock stresses: the concept of principal stresses stress conditions groundwater (piezometric) pressures references. Part 4 Rock strain: definitions viscous and plastic strain calculation of strain in rock mechanics examples references. Part 5 Rock strength: the strength of rock material the strength of rock masses what strength criteria shall we use? material modelling determination of rock strength references. Part 6 Rock stability: the meaning of rock stability tectonically and thermally induced strain rock displacements by loading or unloading rock fall clay-weathered rock and clayey sedimentary rock examples references. Part 7 Rock excavation. Part 8 Rock support: general principles. Part 9 Rock classification: general aspects the Q-index practical use of Q-data in ordinary projects application of the Q-system to HLW repositories.