Rock Mass Classification

Rock Mass Classification

Contents
  • Philosophy Of Quantitative Classifications
  • The Classification
  • Philosophy Of Classification System
  • Management Of Uncertainties
  • Present Day Practice
  • Scope Of The Book
  • Chapter Shear Zone Treatment In Tunnels And
  • Foundations
  • Shear Zone
  • Treatment For Tunnels
  • Treatment For Dam Foundations
  • Rock Material
  • Rock Material
  • Classification Of Rock Material
  • Class I And Ii Rocks
  • Uniaxial Compression
  • Stability In Water
  • Classification On The Basis Of Slake Durability Index
  • Chapter Rock Quality Designation
  • Rock Quality Designation (Rqd)
Direct Method
  • Indirect Methods
  • Seismic Method
  • Volumetric Joint Count
  • Weighted Joint Density
  • Surface Measurement
  • Drillhole Measurements
  • Chapter Terzaghi’s Rock Load Theory
  • Introduction
  • Rock Classes
  • Rock Mass Classification
  • Rock Load Factor
  • Modified Terzaghi’s Theory For Tunnels And Caverns
  • Chapter Rock Mass Rating (Rmr)
  • Introduction
  • Collection Of Field Data
  • Estimation Of Rock Mass Rating (Rmr)
  • Applications Of Rmr
  • Average Standup Time For Arched Roof
  • Cohesion And Angle Of Internal Friction
  • Modulus Of Deformation
  • Allowable Bearing Pressure
Shear Strength Of Rock Masses
  • Estimation Of Support Pressure
  • Interrelation Between Rmr And Q
  • Precautions
  • Chapter Prediction Of Ground Conditions For
  • Tunnelling
  • Introduction
  • The Tunnelling Conditions
  • Prediction Of Ground Conditions
  • Prediction Of Support Pressure
  • Effect Of Tunnel Size On Support Pressure
  • Review Of Existing Approaches
  • New Concept On Effect Of Tunnel Size On Support Pressure
  • Correlations For Estimating Tunnel Closure
  • Effect Of Tunnel Depth On Support Pressure And Closure In Tunnels
  • Approach For Obtaining Ground Reaction Curve (Grc)
  • Coefficient Of Volumetric Expansion Of Failed Rock Mass
  • Chapter Rock Mass Index
  • Rock Mass Classification
  • Introduction
  • Calibration Of From Known Rock Mass Strength Data
  • Scale Effect
Rate Of Tunnelling
  • Introduction
  • Classification Of Ground/Job Conditions For Rate Of Tunnelling
  • Classification Of Management Conditions For Rate Of Tunnelling
  • Combined Effect Of Ground And Management Conditions On Rate Of Tunnelling
  • Chapter Support System In Caverns
  • Support Pressure
  • Wall Support In Caverns
  • Roof Support In Caverns
  • Stress Distribution In Caverns
  • Opening Of Discontinuities In Roof Due To Tensile Stress
  • Rock Reinforcement Near Intersections
  • Radial Displacements
  • Precautions
  • Chapter Strength Enhancement Of Rock Mass In
  • Tunnels
  • Causes Of Strength Enhancement
  • Effect Of Intermediate Principal Stress On Tangential Stress At Failure
  • In Tunnels
  • Uniaxial Compressive Strength Of Rock Mass
Reason For Strength Enhancement In Tunnels And A Suggested New Failur
  • Theory
  • Failure Of Laminated Rock Mass
  • Criterion For Squeezing Of Rock Masses
  • Tensile Strength Across Discontinuous Joints
  • Dynamic Strength Of Rock Mass
  • Residual Strength Parameter
  • Chapter Strength Of Discontinuities
  • Introduction
  • Rock Mass Classification
  • Joint Wall Roughness Coefficient (Jrc)
  • Relationship Between Jr And Jrc Roughness Descriptions
  • Joint Wall Compressive Strength (Jcs)
  • Joint Matching Coefficient (Jmc)
  • Angle Of Internal Friction
  • Shear Strength Of Joint
  • Chapter Shear Strength Of Rock Masses In
  • Slopes
  • Mohr Coulomb Strength Parameters
  • Non Linear Failure Envelopes For Rock Masses
  • Strength Of Rock Masses In Slopes
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