TY - BOOK AU - Tatiya,Ratan TI - Surface and underground excavations: methods, techniques and equipment SN - 9058096270 U1 - 624.152 23 PY - 2005/// CY - London. PB - CRC Press/Balkema KW - Excavation KW - Rock excavation KW - Underground areas N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "This expanded second edition is a comprehensive text on the latest technologies and developments in excavation for any type of surface or underground excavation. A great number of topics is covered, as well as excavation techniques for various operations. The book has been wholly revised, and includes the latest trends and best practices as well as questions at the end of each chapter. It is now even more appealing to students in earth sciences, geology and in civil, mining and construction engineering and those with a general or professional interest in surface and underground excavations"--Provided by publisher ER -