Philosophy Of Quantitative Classifications – The Classification – Philosophy Of Classification System – Management Of Uncertainties – Present Day Practice – Scope Of The Book – Chapter Shear Zone Treatment In Tunnels And – Foundations – Shear Zone – Treatment For Tunnels – Treatment For Dam Foundations – Rock Material – Rock Material – Classification Of Rock Material – Class I And Ii Rocks – Uniaxial Compression – Stability In Water – Classification On The Basis Of Slake Durability Index – Chapter Rock Quality Designation – Rock Quality Designation (Rqd) – Direct Method – Indirect Methods – Seismic Method – Volumetric Joint Count – Weighted Joint Density – Surface Measurement – Drillhole Measurements – Chapter Terzaghi’s Rock Load Theory – Introduction – Rock Classes – Rock Load Factor – Modified Terzaghi’s Theory For Tunnels And Caverns – Chapter Rock Mass Rating (Rmr) – Introduction – Collection Of Field Data – Estimation Of Rock Mass Rating (Rmr) – Applications Of Rmr – Average Standup Time For Arched Roof – Cohesion And Angle Of Internal Friction – Modulus Of Deformation – Allowable Bearing Pressure .
