Dr Evert Hoek's Books

PDF - Practical Rock Engineering (New 2007 edition, complete, 24 MB)

Preface
Development of Rock Engineering 

When is a Rock Engineering Design Acceptable
Rock Mass Classification
Shear Strength of Discontinuities 

Structurally Controlled Instability in Tunnels
The Rio Grande Project - Argentina
A Slope Stability Problem in Hong Kong
Factor of Safety and Probability of Failure
Analysis of Rockfall Hazards 

In Situ and Induced Stresses
Rock Mass Properties

Tunnels in Weak Rock
Design of Large Underground Caverns
Rockbolts and Cables
Model to Demonstrate How Rock Bolts Work
Shotcrete Support
Blasting Damage in Rock