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Publication C683 Rock manual. The use of rock in hydraulic engineering. 2nd edition (2016 reprint)
Publication Year
2007
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Considers source evaluation, properties, performance prediction, quarry yields and quarry operations. Describes testing methods to determine properties. Details how to derive hydraulic, geotechnical and ice conditions and summarises data collection. Presents design methods for rock structures in marine and fluvial environments. Covers hydraulic performance, structural stability and geotechnical behaviour. Provides practical guidance for the design of different types of structure using rock. Discusses monitoring techniques, appraisal of structure performance, and repair and construction methods.
Document History
Supersedes SP 83 'Manual on the use of rock in coastal and shoreline engineering' (1991). This complete document replaces: CIRIA C683 Rock manual. The use of rock in hydraulic engineering. 2nd edition 2007, which had previously been available within CIS in 12 separate sections. Reprinted (including errata) 2012, 2013, 2016.
ISBN
9780860176831
Publisher Information
CIRIA
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