Rock Mechanics & Strata Control

Rock Mechanics & Strata Control, 1st Edition, offers clear instructional coverage of theoretical and applied rock mechanics across surface and underground mining operations. Designed as an engineering textbook, the volume connects core physical sciences with practical strata control strategies to help readers evaluate and manage structural ground behavior around major excavations.

The main thematic progression covers structural geology, stress and strain relationships, rock properties testing, and strength criteria in rock masses. The text extends these fundamentals into specialized technical domains, including basic hydrology, soil mechanics, ground subsidence, classical pillar design, mine access development, slope stability, mine seismicity, and tailings disposal.

Integrated worked examples and detailed case studies show step by step how to analyze field conditions and apply specific support concepts to actual engineering problems. This edition provides an essential reference for mining engineering students, civil engineering students, geotechnical and geological engineering students, geology majors, and working industry practitioners.