TY - BOOK ED - Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium TI - Rock mechanics: meeting society's challenges and demands : proceedings of the 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, Canada, 27-31 May 2007. Volume 1, Fundamentals, new technologies & new ideas. Volume 2, Case histories SN - 9781439856574 PY - 2007/// CY - London PB - Taylor & Francis KW - Rock mechanics KW - Congresses N1 - Includes bibliographical references; New trends in data collection & 3-D ground/deformation characterization -- Rock mass classification, characterization & behaviour -- Numerical modelling : continuum & discontinuum -- Numerical modelling : brittle fracture & damage -- Brittle fracture & damage mechanics -- In situ stress & stress measurement -- Laboratory testing & coupled behaviour -- Natural & engineered slopes -- Dams & hydroelectric projects -- Tunnels & deep underground excavations -- Open pit mining -- Underground mining -- Rock support, ground control & blasting -- petroleum resources & borehole geomechanics UR - https://eresourcesptsl.ukm.remotexs.co/user/login?url=http://marc.crcnetbase.com/isbn/9781439856574 ER -