Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics (4th edition)

Widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and comprehensive texts in rock mechanics, this fourth edition provides a thorough foundation in the mechanical behavior of rocks. The book systematically develops core concepts such as stress, strain, elasticity, deformation, and failure before advancing into specialized topics including poroelasticity, wave propagation, subsurface stresses, rock fractures, and micromechanical models. Extensively updated, it features expanded coverage of poroelasticity, wave propagation, and underground stress analysis, along with new chapters on rock fractures and micromechanical behavior. Designed for students and researchers, it offers a rigorous yet self-contained treatment of rock mechanics principles essential for geotechnical, petroleum, mining, and civil engineering applications.