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Introduction to Rock Mechanics (2nd Edition) by Richard E. Goodman, Chong Hannah Goodman, Professor Susan Goodman Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 1989 ISBN-10: 0-471-81200-5 / 0471812005 ISBN-13: 978-0-471-81200-5 / 9780471812005 Introduces a new approach to rock mechanics called ``block theory,'' which formalizes procedures for selecting proper shapes and orientations for excavations in hard jointed rock. Applies block theory to rock slopes and underground excavations, and covers the Q theory of rock classification, the emp |