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Excavation, Support and Monitoring is the fourth volume of the five-volume set Rock Mechanics and Engineering and contains twenty-three chapters from key experts in the following fields- Excavation Methods;- Support Technology;- Monitoring Technology;- Integrated Engineering Monitoring and Analysis.The five-volume set “Comprehensive Rock Engineering”, which was published in 1993, has had an important influence on the development of rock mechanics and rock engineering. Significant and extensive advances and achievements in these fields over the last 20 years now justify the publishing of a comparable, new compilation. Rock Mechanics and Engineering represents a highly prestigious, multi-volume work edited by Professor Xia-Ting Feng, with the editorial advice of Professor John A. Hudson. This new compilation offers an extremely wide-ranging and comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in rock mechanics and rock engineering and is composed of peer-reviewed, dedicated contributions by all the key experts worldwide.Key features of this set are that it provides a systematic, global summary of new developments in rock mechanics and rock engineering practices as well as looking ahead to future developments in the fields. Contributors are world-renowned experts in the fields of rock mechanics and rock engineering, though younger, talented researchers have also been included. The individual volumes cover an extremely wide array of topics grouped under five overarching themes: Principles (Vol. 1), Laboratory and Field Testing (Vol. 2), Analysis, Modelling and Design (Vol. 3), Excavation, Support and Monitoring (Vol. 4) and Surface and Underground Projects (Vol. 5). This multi-volume work sets a new standard for rock mechanics and engineering compendia and will be the go-to resource for all engineering professionals and academics involved in rock mechanics and engineering for years to come.

The fourth book in an alien-contact science fiction thriller series, in which an extraterrestrial council delivers an ultimatum humanity may be unable to meet. First-contact sci-fi suspense with alien technology, relentless government pursuit and found-family loyalty.An Alien Ultimatum. A Fragile Sanctuary. A Price The World Can't Pay.Maeve Leander and her group have found a temporary sanctuary thanks to Adam Watson, but their respite is a fragile one, overshadowed by threats from both terrestrial and extraterrestrial forces.As Martin Drummond continues his relentless pursuit, Maeve grapples with the unknown fate of Pop and Crackle and the agonizing silence from Agaren. When contact is finally reestablished, it brings none of the joyful reunion she'd hoped for.The alien Council has an ultimatum for the people of Earth, one they may not be able to meet. If they fail, the Council stands ready to exact a world-shattering cost, and Maeve and her allies are left facing demands that seem impossible to satisfy.S.A.V.E. Is the fourth book in R.D. Brady's A.L.I.V.E. Series, for readers who love first-contact sci-fi, alien technology, government conspiracy and found-family crews. Perfect for fans of Michael Crichton, Douglas E. Richards and Blake Crouch.Praise for The A.L.I.V.E. Series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful ensemble cast of characters.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Exciting, fun, heartwarming!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another outstanding story!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I loved this series.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ By far my favorite R.D. Brady series yet.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great tale to capture the imagination!