Rock Mechanics

Rock mechanics represents a specialized subdivision of mechanics dedicated to examining how rocks respond to various external stimuli including mechanical loads the presence and movement of water temperature fluctuations and other environmental factors. This emerging field of engineering draws on a wide array of foundational disciplines such as mathematics solid and fluid mechanics geology soil mechanics and civil engineering to name a few reflecting its interdisciplinary nature and broad applicability.This book will be of beneficial to students and professionals in the fields of geology civil engineering mining engineering and geotechnical engineering seeking to deepen their understanding of the behavior of rock materials and their applications in various engineering contexts.