Geomechanical Behaviors of Bimrocks

This book is a reference for advanced graduate students and research engineers in block-in-matrix rocks (bimrocks), soil and rock mixtures (SRMs), and rock and soil aggregate (RSA). It focuses on the meso-structural factors that control the mechanical properties of bimrocks, and recommends comprehensive macroscopic and mesoscopic experimental investigations to reveal the damage and fracturing mechanical behaviors of bimrocks. It is expected to improve the understanding of the mesoscopic damage and fracturing mechanisms of bimrocks and help predict the stability of rock structures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 406 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive textbook serves as a valuable resource for advanced graduate students and research engineers specializing in block-in-matrix rocks (bimrocks), soil and rock mixtures (SRMs), or rock and soil aggregate (RSA). Bimrocks are intricate formations characterized by robust rock inclusions suspended within a weaker matrix. These bimrocks encompass a wide range of geological or engineering assemblages, including mélanges, fault rocks, coarse pyroclastic rocks, breccias, sheared serpentines, and waste dump mixtures. Notably, bimrocks differ significantly from conventional soil and rock materials, and the detection and analysis of damage and fractures in these complex systems remain areas of active and innovative research.

A global interest in exploring the geomechanical behaviors of bimrocks, encompassing deformation and strength characteristics, damage and fracture evolution, and stability prediction of bimrock construction, has emerged. However, it is crucial to recognize that the meso-structural factors play a pivotal role in governing the overall mechanical properties of bimrocks. The meso-structural changes serve as the underlying source of the macroscopic deformation phenomena observed in these materials. Consequently, the evaluation of the mesoscopic physical and mechanical properties, coupled with advanced testing techniques, emerges as an attractive research topic in rock mechanics.

To fully understand the damage and fracturing mechanical behaviors of bimrocks, comprehensive macroscopic and mesoscopic experimental investigations are necessary. These investigations should aim to unveil the intricate mechanisms underlying the deformation and fracturing processes in bimrocks subjected to diverse stress paths. By gaining a deeper understanding of the meso-structural changes in bimrocks, this textbook will contribute to enhancing the comprehension of the mesoscopic damage and fracturing mechanisms. Furthermore, it will provide valuable insights for predicting the stability of rock structures where rock mass encounters complex loading conditions.

In conclusion, this textbook serves as a vital resource for advanced graduate students and research engineers seeking to delve into the realm of block-in-matrix rocks, soil and rock mixtures, or rock and soil aggregate. By providing a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the subject matter, it aims to advance the understanding of the mesoscopic damage and fracturing mechanisms in bimrocks. This knowledge will undoubtedly contribute to the development of more robust and sustainable rock engineering practices.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367725969