THE MECHANISM(S) OF FAILURE OF ROCK MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTIONS

Modes of failure are discussed and related where possible to mechanisms. The characteristics of some typical Australian rocks are outlined. The methods of test used in Australia to identify particular rock properties are briefly discussed in relation to the evaluation of specification writing (A). (TRRL)

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • The Second Australian Conference on Engineering Materials, held at Sydney, July 6-8, 1981.
• Corporate Authors:

  University of New South Wales

  Gate 9, High Street
  Kensington, New South Wales  Australia  2052
• Authors:
  • Minty, E J
  • Brett, A J
• Conference:
  • The Second Australian Conference on Engineering Materials, held at Sydney, July 6-8, 1981.
• Publication Date: 1981

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 245-259

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building; Civil engineering; Conferences; Failure; Physical properties; Properties of materials; Rock mechanics; Rocks; Specifications; Standards; Test procedures; Testing
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• Old TRIS Terms: Rock properties
• ITRD Terms: 8006: Australia; 8525: Conference; 5520: Failure; 5925: Properties; 4154: Rock; 5757: Rock mechanics; 187: Specification (standard); 6288: Test method
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I43: Rock Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00348594
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 85841 167 9
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Mar 30 1982 12:00AM