First published in 1933, This Russian Business analyses Soviet Russia. The author wanders through the vast U.S.S.R., delving into every corner of society with an inquisitive and intelligent perspective, often uncovering moments of humor along the way.

The Five-Year Plan, communal living, censorship, Red propaganda, the Ogpu, terrorism, forced labor, justice and the courts, the Church, the collective farm—no interesting aspect of modern Russia is left untouched. First-hand impressions are skilfully interwoven with a well-balanced appraisement of every aspect of Russian life. This book will be a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Russia.

First published in 1933, This Russian Business analyses Soviet Russia. The author wanders through the vast U.S.S.R., delving into every corner of society with an inquisitive and intelligent perspective, often uncovering moments of humor along the way.

The Five-Year Plan, communal living, censorship, Red propaganda, the Ogpu, terrorism, forced labor, justice and the courts, the Church, the collective farm—no interesting aspect of modern Russia is left untouched. First-hand impressions are skilfully interwoven with a well-balanced appraisement of every aspect of Russian life. This book will be a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Russia.

Although Rock Mechanics addresses many of the rock mechanics issues which arise in underground mining engineering, it is not a text exclusively for mining applications. It consists of five categories of topics on the science and practice of rock engineering: basic engineering principles relevant to rock mechanics; mechanical properties of rock and rock masses; design of underground excavations in various rock mass conditions; mining methods and their implementation; and guidelines on rock mechanics practice. Throughout the text, and particularly in those sections concerned with excavation design and design of mining layouts, reference is made to computational methods of analysis of stress and displacement in a rock mass. The principles of various computational schemes, such as boundary element, finite element and distinct element methods, are considered. This new edition has been completely revised to reflect the notable innovations in mining engineering and the remarkable developments in the science of rock mechanics and the practice of rock engineering that have taken place over the last two decades.

Based on extensive professional, research and teaching experience, this book will provide an authoritative and comprehensive text for final year undergraduates and commencing postgraduate students. For professional practitioners, not only will it be of interest to mining and geological engineers but also to civil engineers, structural and mining geologists and geophysicists as a standard work for professional reference purposes.

B.H.G. Brady is Emeritus Professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics at The University of Western Australia, and a consulting rock mechanics engineer.

E.T. Brown is Senior Consultant, Golder Associates Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia and formerly Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Queensland, Australia.

First published in 1933, This Russian Business analyses Soviet Russia. The author wanders through the vast U.S.S.R., delving into every corner of society with an inquisitive and intelligent perspective, often uncovering moments of humor along the way.

The Five-Year Plan, communal living, censorship, Red propaganda, the Ogpu, terrorism, forced labor, justice and the courts, the Church, the collective farm—no interesting aspect of modern Russia is left untouched. First-hand impressions are skilfully interwoven with a well-balanced appraisement of every aspect of Russian life. This book will be a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Russia.

First published in 1933, This Russian Business analyses Soviet Russia. The author wanders through the vast U.S.S.R., delving into every corner of society with an inquisitive and intelligent perspective, often uncovering moments of humor along the way.

The Five-Year Plan, communal living, censorship, Red propaganda, the Ogpu, terrorism, forced labor, justice and the courts, the Church, the collective farm—no interesting aspect of modern Russia is left untouched. First-hand impressions are skilfully interwoven with a well-balanced appraisement of every aspect of Russian life. This book will be a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Russia.

Although Rock Mechanics addresses many of the rock mechanics issues which arise in underground mining engineering, it is not a text exclusively for mining applications. It consists of five categories of topics on the science and practice of rock engineering: basic engineering principles relevant to rock mechanics; mechanical properties of rock and rock masses; design of underground excavations in various rock mass conditions; mining methods and their implementation; and guidelines on rock mechanics practice. Throughout the text, and particularly in those sections concerned with excavation design and design of mining layouts, reference is made to computational methods of analysis of stress and displacement in a rock mass. The principles of various computational schemes, such as boundary element, finite element and distinct element methods, are considered. This new edition has been completely revised to reflect the notable innovations in mining engineering and the remarkable developments in the science of rock mechanics and the practice of rock engineering that have taken place over the last two decades.

Based on extensive professional, research and teaching experience, this book will provide an authoritative and comprehensive text for final year undergraduates and commencing postgraduate students. For professional practitioners, not only will it be of interest to mining and geological engineers but also to civil engineers, structural and mining geologists and geophysicists as a standard work for professional reference purposes.

B.H.G. Brady is Emeritus Professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics at The University of Western Australia, and a consulting rock mechanics engineer.

E.T. Brown is Senior Consultant, Golder Associates Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia and formerly Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Queensland, Australia.