Dr. Evert Hoek's Practical Rock Engineering (2007 ed.) is a vital reference tool for engineers working in rock. Download the course notes in their entirety from the PDF link below or just the chapters in your area of interest.

PDF - Practical Rock Engineering (New 2007 edition, complete, 24 MB)

 

Preface

 

 

 

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1.

Development of Rock Engineering

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2.

When is a Rock Engineering Design Acceptable

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3.

Rock Mass Classification

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4.

Shear Strength of Discontinuities

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5.

Structurally Controlled Instability in Tunnels

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6.

The Rio Grande Project - Argentina

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7.

A Slope Stability Problem in Hong Kong

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8.

Factor or Safety and Probability of Failure

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9.

Analysis of Rockfall Hazards

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10.

In Situ and Induced Stresses

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11.

Rock Mass Properties

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12.

Tunnels in Weak Rock

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13.

Design of Large Underground Caverns

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14.

Rockbolts and Cables

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15.

Model to Demonstrate How Rock Bolts Work

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16.

Shotcrete Support

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17.

Blasting Damage in Rock

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