Rock Characterisation, Modelling and Engineering Design Methods contains the contributions presented at the 3rd ISRM SINOROCK Symposium (Shanghai, China, 1820 June 2013). The papers contribute to the further development of the overall rock engineering design process through the sequential linkage of the three themes of rock characterisation, model

Rock Characterisation, Modelling and Engineering Design Methods contains the contributions presented at the 3rd ISRM SINOROCK Symposium (Shanghai, China, 18–20 June 2013). The papers contribute to the further development of the overall rock engineering design process through the sequential linkage of the three themes of rock characterisation, modelling and design methods, including feedback from the construction process itself. In addition, they enhance the interaction between the rock mechanics community in China and the rock mechanics communities in other countries. Rock Characterisation, Modelling and Engineering Design Methods not only describes the current state-of-the-art in rock characterisation, modelling and design, it also covers the manifold aspects of rock mechanics and rock engineering. The book will be of interest to professionals, engineers and academics involved in the theoretical and practical aspects of rock mechanics and engineering.

Forty one years ago, the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM) held its 1st International Congress in Lisbon, Portugal. In July 2007, the 11th ISRM Congress returned to Lisbon, where the Portuguese Geotechnical Society (SPG), the Portuguese National Group of the ISRM, hosted the meeting. The Second Half Century of Rock Mechanics comprises

"A joint NEA-EC workshop entitled ""Engineered Barrier Systems (EBS) in the Context of the Entire Safety Case"" was organized in Oxford on 25-27 September 2002 and hosted by United Kingdom Nirex Limited. The main objectives of the workshop were to provide a status report on engineered barrier systems in various national radioactive waste management programs considering deep geological disposal; to establish the value to member countries of a project on EBS; and to define such a project's scope, timetable and modus operandi. This report presents the outcomes of this workshop."

Environmental isotope study of pore water and of fracture calcites in the Tournemire Toarcian claystones: sampling, analyses and preliminary interpretation / J.-L. Michelot, P. Ricard, A. Barbreau and J.-Y. Boisson -- Pore-water extraction from unsaturated tuff using triaxial and one-dimensional compression methods / I.C. Yang, J.D. Higgins and L.R. Hayes -- Hydraulic characterization of the boom clay formation from the HADES underground laboratory in Mol: evolution and assessment of the Piezometric techniques / P. De Canniøère, M.J. Put and B. Neerdael -- Review of hydraulic field tests in the opalinus clay of Northern Switzerland / R.T. Johns, S.G. Vomvoris, and S. Löw -- Interaction between Wellbore fluids and shale during drilling / L. Bailey, P.I. Reid and J.D. Sherwood -- Determination of hydraulic and hydrochemical characteristics of argillaceous rocks / M. Audiguier, J. Billiotte, X. Daupley and J.Y. Boisson --

Engineers wishing to build structures on or in rock use the relatively new discipline known as rock mechanics. Comprehensive Rock Engineering is an up-to-date comprehensive work of reference containing a compilation of knowledge in one coherent publication. Clearly illustrated throughout, this multi-volume publication covers every aspect of rock mechanics and rock engineering. The work is arranged in five volumes under the themes: Fundamentals; Analysis and Design Methods; Rock Testing and Site Characterization; Excavation, Support and Monitoring; and Surface and Underground Project Case Histories, providing information for rock engineering application.