Autorentext

Davood Fereidooni, a native of Hamedan, Iran, is an accomplished academic and researcher with over two decades of experience in engineering geology and rock mechanics. He has also spent five years working in executive roles with consulting engineer specializing in engineering geology and geotechnical engineering. Since 2014, he has served as a full-time faculty member at the School of Earth Sciences, Damghan University, Iran, primarily contributing to postgraduate education. He is now the head of department and has been honored three times as Distinguished Researcher. Dr. Fereidooni holds a patent for a geotechnical testing apparatus, has authored four books and, one translated volume, more than 50 peer-reviewed research articles in international journals, and over 40 conference papers. He has participated in the successful completion of two national research projects and serves on the editorial boards of two reputable international journals as associate editor. His research interests include engineering geology and rock mechanics in laboratory and field.

Klappentext

Rock mechanics is a multidisciplinary subject that uses the principles of mechanical science to investigate rock engineering behaviour. Rock Mechanics - Theoretical Foundations of Laboratory Tests is the first book that introduces the theoretical foundations of laboratory testing in an analytical manner.

Inhalt

1. Intact rock, definition and classification 2. Sampling and specimen preparation 3. Petrographic description and physical properties 4. Wave velocity and dynamic elastic constants 5. Durability and deterioration 6. Hardness and abrasiveness 7. Seepage and permeability 8. Expansion and swelling 9. Compressive strength and deformability 10. Tensile strength 11. Shear strength