Showing papers by "Evert Hoek published in 1974"

Rock slope engineering

Abstract: This book is concerned with the stability of rock slopes, with methods for assessing this stability and with techniques for improving the stability of slopes which are potentially dangerous. The geotechnical problems of rock slope design are discussed for the mining or civil engineer who is not a specialist in rock or soil mechanics; many work examples are included to assist in relating the techniques described to his own slope problems. Methods for the collection and interpretation of geological and groundwater information are presented and tests for the determination of relevant mechanical properties of rock are described.