Bieniawski, Z. T.

Engineering rock mass classifications: a complete manual for engineers and geologists in mining, civil, and petroleum engineering/ Z.T. Bieniawski. - New York : Wiley, c1989. - xii, 251 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

"A Wiley-Interscience publication."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-248) and index.

Role of Rock Mass Classifications in Site Characterization and Engineering Design.
Early Rock Mass Classifications.
Geomechanics Classification (Rock Mass Rating System).
Q-System.
Other Classifications.
Applications in Tunneling.
Applications in Mining.
Other Applications.
Case Histories Data Base.
Appendix.
Bibliography.
Index.

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Geology, Economic.
Rocks--Classification.
Rock mechanics.

624.15132 / BIE/E