8th International Congress on Rock Mechanics

The official proceedings of the 8th congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, held every 4 years. Topics: Geology, site exploration and testing; Physical properties and modelling of rock; Near surface excavations; Stability of slopes and foundations; Excavation and the stability of underground openings; Hest, water flow, and chemical transport in rock masses; Information systems and new technologies relating to rock mechanics.