The stability of rock slopes is an important issue in
both civil and mining engineering. On civil projects,
rock cuts must be safe from rock falls and large-scale
slope instability during both construction and
operation. In open pit mining, where slope heights can
be many hundreds of meters, the economics of the
operation are closely related to the steepest stable
slope angle that can be mined. This extensively updated
version of the classic text, Rock Slope Engineering by
Hoek and Bray, deals comprehensively with the
investigation, design and operation of rock slopes.
Investigation methods include the collection and
interpretation of geological and groundwater data, and
determination of rock strength properties, including the
Hoek Brown rock mass strength criterion. Slope design
methods include the theoretical basis for the design of
plane, wedge, circular and toppling failures, and design
charts are provided to enable rapid checks of stability
to be carried out.New material contained in this book
includes the latest developments in earthquake
engineering related to slope stability, probabilistic
analysis, numerical analysis, blasting, slope movement
monitoring and stabilization methods. The types of
stabilization include rock anchors, shotcrete, drainage
and scaling, as well as rock fall protecting methods
involving barriers, ditches, nets and sheds. Rock
Slopes: Civil and Mining Engineering contains both
worked examples illustrating data interpretation and
design methods, and chapters on civil and mining case
studies. The case studies demonstrate the application of
design methods to the construction of stable slopes in a
wide variety of geological conditions. The book provides
over 300 carefully selected references for those who
wish to study the subject in greater detail. It also
includes an introduction by Dr. Evert Hoek. |
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