Engineering Rock Mechanics

444 Index

three-tier approach 8

time-dependency 213

in rock engineering 221

aspects 207

strain rate 84
creep 84
relaxation 84
toppling 296
instability 317,
direct toppling instability 317
flexural toppling instability 320
transformation
of displacement 417
of strain 417

S waves 210

isotropy 81

time-dependent effects

transverse,

uniaxial compressive strength 88
unsupported excavation surfaces 38

USBM borehole deformation gauge,

the 49

vector, a 32

vertical stress 57

vibrations 261,

ground displacements 261

dimensional analysis 263

peak particle velocity 263

structural response 264

blast-induced vibrations 264

principal frequencies induced by

blasting 265

voussoir arc model 364

wedge instability 313

wedge sliding 294

Weibull's theory 101

zone of influence 374