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ROCK MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING (ENCE 373)
Chapter 2: Rock Properties
9 Hours | 12 Marks

Rock Properties: Comprehensive Notes

About this Chapter

This critical 9-hour chapter dives into the physical and mechanical properties of rock mass. It explores core theories regarding how rocks fail under pressure and introduces widely used failure criteria in geotechnical engineering.

Syllabus: Rock Properties (12 Marks)

2.1 Rock coring and logging

2.2 Physical properties & 2.3 Mechanical properties

2.4 Failure in rocks: Hydrostatic compression; Deviatoric compression and effect of confining pressure

2.5 Failure modes in rocks; Complete stress-strain curve

2.6 Failure criteria for rocks; Mohr-coulomb criterion; Hoek and Brown criterion; Empirical Rock failure criterion, etc.

2.7 Weakness joint and faults

Notes by Asst. Prof Bharat Bahadur Dhakal

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© Asst. Prof Bharat Bahadur Dhakal, Pulchowk Campus

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