ABSTRACT
During the last two decades rock mechanics in Europe has been undergoing some major transformation. The reduction of mining activities in Europe affects heavily on rock mechanics teaching and research at universities and institutes. At the same time, new emerging activities, notably, underground infrastructure construction, geothermal energy develo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|2 pages
Keynotes
part 2|2 pages
Fundamental rock mechanics Rock testing and material properties
part 3|2 pages
Tunnels and underground structures Theory, design and numerical modelling
part 4|2 pages
Slopes and landslides Theoretical concepts and numerical modelling
part 5|2 pages
Resources, environment and others Mines and petroleum
