Table of Contents

Introduction. Project description. Rock mass formation. Rocks and rock minerals. Rock exploration. Discontinuities in rock mass. Rock properties and laboratory data analysis. Stresses and failure criteria. Rock mass ratings and properties. Rock falls. Rock slope stability. Rocks and tunnels.

About the Author

Dr. Ivan Gratchev is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering & Built Environment, Griffith University, Australia. His research interests are in geotechnical aspects of landslides, soil liquefaction, and rock mechanics. He has published numerous research articles in leading international journals and international conferences. During his academic career, Dr. Gratchev has taught several geotechnical courses (including soil mechanics, rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering practice) using a project-based approach. His teaching achievements were recognised by his peers and students through several learning and teaching citations and awards. Dr. Gratchev has co-authored a textbook on soil mechanics entitled "Soil Mechanics through Project-Based Learning".