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Publication C683 Rock manual. The use of rock in hydraulic engineering. 2nd edition. Chapter 3 - Materials. (4 of 12)

Publication Year

2007

Document Status

Withdrawn

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

Replaced by the CIRIA C683 Rock manual. The use of rock in hydraulic engineering. 2nd edition 2007 (2016 reprint). Supersedes SP 83 'Manual on the use of rock in coastal and shoreline engineering' (1991). This document is part of a larger document, Rock manual. The use of rock in hydraulic engineering. 2nd edition, which has been split into parts for ease of use.

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CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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