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1 Introduction to rock mechanics |
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1.2 Differentiating between soil and rock |
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1.4 Classification of intact rock |
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1.5 Compressive strength of weak rock |
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1.6 Origins of shear strength in intact rock |
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1.7 Shear strength parameters for the sample in Figure 1.3 |
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1.8 Stability of a cut slope in weak rock |
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1.9 Discontinuities in rock masses |
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1.9.1 Introduction and relationship to geological history |
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1.9.2 Fracture development |
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1.10 The importance of discontinuities to stability |
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1.11 Early lessons and the relevance of rock mechanics |
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1.12 Application of rock mechanics |
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1.13 History of the subject area |
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1.14 Rock mechanics as a scientific discipline |
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2 Fundamental mechanics |
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2.1.3 Stress transformation |
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2.2 Mohr circle representation of stress state |
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2.3 Stress concentration in underground openings |
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2.4 Stresses below foundations |
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2.6 Rock deformation and behaviour |
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2.6.1 Elastic behaviour and Young's modulus |
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2.6.2.1 Brittle fracture and Griffith crack theory |
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2.8 Simple shear and associated rock structures |
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2.9 Surface features on rock fractures |
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2.10 Conclusions to this section |
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3 Geological processes and the nature of rock masses |
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3.2.2 Earth stresses: Prediction, measurement and significance to engineering projects |
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3.2.3 Measurement of stress |
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3.3.1 Significance of faults to ground engineering |
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3.3.5 Reverse faults and inversion tectonics |
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3.3.8 Earthquake occurrence and prediction |
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3.5 Rock textures, fabrics and effect on properties |
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3.5.2 Cooling of igneous rock |
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3.5.S Hydrothermal alteration |
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3.5.6.3 Mass weathering features |
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3.6 Rock joints and other discontinuities |
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3.6.2 Need for a change of approach and increased geological input in characterising fracture networks |
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3.6.3 Starting point for dealing with rock discontinuities |
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3.6.4.1 Cooling (extrusive and shallow intrusive) |
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3.6.4.2 Cooling and emplacement joints (plutonic) |
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3.6.5 Secondary, tectonic joints |
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3.6.5.2 Regional joints developed as tensile fractures |
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3.6.7 Joint development in geological and engineering time |
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3.6.8 Shape and extent of joints |
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3.7 Major geological structures |
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3.7.1 Evidence from the past |
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3.7.2 Evidence in the present |
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3.7.3.2 Rapid natural events |
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4 Hydrogeology of rock masses |
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4.2 Fundamental concepts and definitions |
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4.3 Hydraulic conductivity and permeability |
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4.4 Measuring hydraulic conductivity |
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4.4.2 Water tests in boreholes |
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4.6 Unconfined and confined aquifers and storage |
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4.6.1 Unconfined conditions |
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4.6.2 Confined conditions |
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4.7 Compartmentalisation, aquicludes and aquitards |
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4.8.1 Flow paths in rock (unweathered) |
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4.8.2 Preferential flow paths in weathered rock |
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4.8.3 Establishing hydrogeological conditions in weathered rock profiles |
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4.9 Characterisation and prediction of hydrogeological conditions for projects |
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4.9.2 Underground openings |
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4.9.2.1 Setting limits for inflow |
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4.9.2.2 Predicting inflow into an underground opening |
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4.9.2.3 Experience of inflow |
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4.9.2.5 Nuclear waste repositories |
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4.9.3.1 Dual porosity and well testing |
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4.10.1 Purpose of grouting |
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4.10.2 Options and methods |
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4.11 Hydrogeological modelling |
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4.11.1 Modelling geology as isotropic |
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4.11.2 Anisotropic flow models |
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5 Characterising rock for engineering purposes |
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5.2 Initial stages of site investigation |
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5.5 Discontinuity surveys |
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5.9 Stereographic interpretation |
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5.9.3.1 Step 1: Plot a plane |
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5.9.3.2 Stage 2: Plotting a second plane and measuring the intersecting wedge |
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5.9.3.3 Plotting large amounts of data |
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5.10 Roughness measurement |
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5.11 Ground investigation techniques |
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5.11.2 Sampling and storage |
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5.12 Description and classification of rocks |
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5.12.2 Order of description |
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5.12.4 Joints and discontinuities |
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5.12.5 Rock quality designation |
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5.12.5.1 RQD in three dimensions |
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5.13 Rock material and mass classification |
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5.13.2 Weathering classification |
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5.13.2.1 Material-weathering classifications |
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5.13.2.2 Mass weathering classifications |
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5.13.3 Other rock mass classifications |
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5.13.3.2 Rock mass rating |
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5.13.3.5 Geological strength index |
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5.13.3.6 Application of GSI |
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5.14 Interpreting ground conditions and reporting |
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5.14.1 Design interpretation of ground conditions |
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5.14.2 Fracture network modelling |
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5.15 Contracts for construction |
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5.15.2 Unexpected ground conditions |
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5.15.3 Geotechnical baseline reports |
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5.15.3.2 Contents of a baseline report |
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5.15.3.3 Other considerations |
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5.16 Instrumentation and monitoring |
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5.16.2 Displacement measurement |
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6 Properties and parameters for design |
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6.3 Role of index testing |
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6.4 Basic characterisation |
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6.4.2 Suitability of aggregates |
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6.5 Rock strength and its measurement |
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6.5.3 Compressive strength |
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6.5.3.4 Shore scleroscope |
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6.5.4 Rock strength at the mass scale |
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6.6.3 Prediction from GSI |
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6.7 Rock shear strength at mass scale |
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6.7.2 Class 1: Isotropic masses |
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6.7.2.1 Direct shear testing of intact material |
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6.7.3 Class 2: Shear strength of rock discontinuities |
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6.7.3.1 Options for assessing shear strength of rock discontinuities |
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6.7.3.2 The testing and analytical approach |
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6.7.3.4 Direct shear testing of rock discontinuities |
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6.7.4 Assessing shear strength at the field scale |
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6.7.4.1 Persistence and rock bridges |
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6.7.5 Class 3: Generalised failure surface through fractured rock |
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6.7.5.1 Hoek-Brown criterion |
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6.7.6 Conclusions over applicability of GSI and other classifications |
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6.8 Hydraulic conductivity and related parameters |
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7 Foundations on rock |
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7.2 Design of shallow foundations |
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7.2.1 Building regulations/empirical approaches |
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7.2.2 Settlement of surface foundations on rock |
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7.2.3.1 Calculation of allowable bearing pressure |
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7.3.1 Foundations on variable and complex rocks |
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7.3.2 Dissolution, piping and underground openings |
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7.3.3 Incorrect ground model |
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7.3.4 Pre-existing geological mechanism |
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7.4.1 Driven piles to rock |
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7.4.2 Bored piles to rock |
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7.5 Case example: The Izmit Bay Crossing: Rock engineering for the anchorage of a major suspension bridge |
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7.5.4 Rock engineering for the North Anchorage |
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7.5.4.1 Preliminary ground model |
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7.5.4.2 Stage 2 investigations |
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7.5.4.3 Stage 3 investigations |
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8 Rock slopes |
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8.1.2 Analysis of slopes in rock that can be treated as isotropic/homogeneous |
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8.1.3 Analysis of slopes in stronger rock |
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8.1.4 Planar and wedge failure |
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8.1.5 Analysis using stereographic projections |
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8.1.6 Summary regarding stereographic methods |
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8.1.7 Detailed analysis for planar failure |
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8.1.7.3 Design conditions and parameters |
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8.1.7.5 Analysis of Block A |
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8.1.7.6 Analysis of Block B |
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8.1.8 Detailed analysis of wedge failure |
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8.1.10.2 Rock fall hazard assessment |
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8.1.10.3 Management of risk |
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8.1.10.4 Hazard rating systems |
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8.2 Design of engineering works |
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8.2.1 Assessing need for preventive engineering measures |
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8.2.2 General considerations |
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8.2.3 Engineering options |
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8.2.6 Fences, catch-nets and barriers |
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8.2.7.2 Drainage of sub-surface water |
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8.2.8.1 Passive anchorages |
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8.2.8.2 Active anchorages |
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8.2.9 Buttressing and larger retaining structures |
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8.3.1 Safety and contractual issues |
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8.3.2 Contractual and supervision considerations |
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8.3.3 Methods for breakage and removal of rocks |
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9 Underground excavations |
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9.2 Difference between tunnels and caverns |
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9.3 Stability categories for underground excavations |
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9.3.2 Category B: Deforming |
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9.3.3 Category C: Severe instability |
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9.4.1 Cost of investigation |
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9.4.2 Investigation for tunnels: General |
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9.4.3 Example of geological predictions for a long tunnel |
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9.4.4 Directional drilling |
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9.4.7 Investigations for sub-sea tunnels |
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9.4.7.2 The SSDS tunnels in Hong Kong (later renamed HATS stage 1) |
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9.4.8 Geotechnical baselines and risk registers |
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9.4.8.1 Geotechnical baselines for tunnels |
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9.4.9 Investigation for caverns |
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9.5.2.1 Options for tunnelling |
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9.5.2.2 Importance of portals |
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9.5.2.4 Support based on RMCs |
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9.5.2.5 Use of classification systems for 'precedent design' |
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9.5.2.6 Support in squeezing ground |
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9.5.2.7 Support measures and internal liners including pressure tunnels |
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9.5.2.8 Tunnels designed for TBM excavation |
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9.5.2.9 Tunnelling in weathered rock |
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9.5.3.2 Case example: Preliminary design for large-span underground station |
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9.5.3.4 Conclusions regarding Taegu calculation of rock load |
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9.5.4 Numerical modelling |
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9.6.1 Construction of tunnels by drill and blast or roadheader |
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9.6.2 The observational method |
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9.6.5 Investigating in front of the tunnel during construction |
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9.6.6 Installation of support |
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9.6.7 Support in advance of the tunnel |
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320 | (1) |
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9.6.7.1 Reinforcing spiles |
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320 | (1) |
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321 | (1) |
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321 | (2) |
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323 | (4) |
Appendix: Conversion factors (to two decimal places) |
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327 | (2) |
References |
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329 | (18) |
Index |
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