Rock Mechanics for Engineers---------khanna

♦Introduction ♦ Rocks ♦ Defects in Rock Mass ♦ Methods of Rock Exploration ♦ In Situ Tests♦Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rocks ♦ Rock Testing ♦ Creep Behaviour and Rheological Models ♦ Strength and Failure of Rocks ♦ Dynamic Properties of Rocks ♦ Improvement in Properties of Rock Mass ♦ Engineering Classification of Rock Mass.