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Dr. Hoek's Practical Rock Engineering (2007 ed.) is a vital reference tool for engineers working in rock.

A free set of notes is available based on select case histories, each carefully chosen to illustrate the concepts and practical approaches used. From tunneling in South America to slope stability in Hong Kong, Practical Rock Engineering is an invaluable reference tool.

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Practical Rock Engineering | Full Text

Practical Rock Engineering | Preface

The Development of Rock Engineering | PRE, Chapter 1

When is a Rock Engineering Design Acceptable | PRE, Chapter 2

Rock Mass Classification | PRE, Chapter 3

Shear Strength of Discontinuities | PRE, Chapter 4

Structurally Controlled Instability in Tunnels | PRE, Chapter 5

The Rio Grande Project, Argentina | PRE, Chapter 6

A Slope Stability Problem in Hong Kong | PRE, Chapter 7

Factor of Safety and Probability of Failure | PRE, Chapter 8

Analysis of Rockfall Hazards | PRE, Chapter 9

In-Situ and Induced Stresses | PRE, Chapter 10

Rock Mass Properties | PRE, Chapter 11

Tunnels in Weak Rock | PRE, Chapter 12

Design of Large Underground Caverns | PRE, Chapter 13

Rockbolts and Cables | PRE, Chapter 14

Shotcrete Support | PRE, Chapter 15

Blasting Damage in Rock | PRE, Chapter 16