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In mining: Underground mining
…field of engineering known as rock mechanics deals with the interaction between rock mass and mine openings.
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In rock: Rock mechanics
The study of deformation resulting from the strain of rocks in response to stresses is called rock mechanics. When the scale of the deformation is extended to large geologic structures in the crust of the Earth, the field of study is known as…
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In tunnels and underground excavations: Nature of the rock mass
…the relatively new field of rock mechanics and are dealt with below with underground chambers since their significance increases with opening size. This section therefore emphasizes the usual rock tunnel, in the size range of 15 to 25 feet.
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In tunnels and underground excavations: Rock-mechanics investigation
…engineering material, the science of rock mechanics utilizes numerous techniques such as theoretical analysis, laboratory testing, field testing on-site, and instrumentation to monitor performance during construction and operation. Since rock mechanics is a discipline in itself, only the most common field tests are briefly outlined below to give some concept…
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