Hydromechanical Aspects and Unsaturated Flow in Jointed Rock

by B. Indraratna (Editor), P.G. Ranjith (Editor)

Overview

A discussion of the fundamental aspects of fluid flow phenomena in a jointed rock mass, as well as various geological (structural) features and their influence on flow deformation characteristics. Various types of laboratory triaxial apparatus used in testing are also highlighted.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789058093103
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/2001
Pages:	294
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

BUDDHIMA INDRARATNA Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia. PATHEGAMA RANJITH Lecturer, Civil Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (formerly Research Fellow, University of Wollongong).

Table of Contents

PREFACE 1. CHARACTERISATION OF JOINTED ROCK MASS 2. SPECIALIZED TRIAXIAL EQUIPMENT AND LABORATORY PROCEDURES 3.FULLY SATURATED FLUID FLOW THROUGH A JOINTED ROCK MASS 4.UNSATURATED FLUID FLOW THROUGH A JOINTED ROCK MASS 5. FLUID FLOW MODELLING TECHNIQUES 6. FLOW ANALYSIS THROUGH AN INTERCONNECTED FRACTURE NETWORK - NUMERICAL MODELLING 7. HIGHLIGHTS OF HYDRO-MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF FRACTURED ROCKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT.