• 1 Introduction.- I: Fundamental Solutions.- 2 Elastic Solutions.- 3 Elastic-Perfectly Plastic Solutions.- 4 Critical State Solutions.- 5 Further Elastoplastic Solutions.- 6 Time-Dependent Solutions.- 7 Finite Element Solutions.- II: Geotechnical Applications.- In-Situ Soil Testing.- 9 Pile Foundations and Earth Anchors.- 10 Underground Excavations and Tunnelling.- 11 Wellbore Instability.

'...presents a rigorous up-to-date summary of mechanical analyses of cavity closure as well as expansion mechanics in soil and in rock. Material ... is assembled and integrated in a concise clear text. [...] One of the great strengths of the book is the exceptionally well presentented solution schemes for the more complicated solutions given. [...] A great value also are the excellent summaries at the end of each chapter. They provide a concise overview of the material that has been presented. [...] The greatest strength of the book is its emphasis on rigorous solutions, i.e. solutions that meet all mechanical and mathematical requirements. [...] In sum, an outstanding contribution to the geomechanics literature. The author integrates eclectic source materials into comprehensive logically developed and rationally based analyses methods for several groups of important geotechnical applications.' Mathematical Geology, 34:4 (2002)

• 1 Introduction.- I: Fundamental Solutions.- 2 Elastic Solutions.- 3 Elastic-Perfectly Plastic Solutions.- 4 Critical State Solutions.- 5 Further Elastoplastic Solutions.- 6 Time-Dependent Solutions.- 7 Finite Element Solutions.- II: Geotechnical Applications.- In-Situ Soil Testing.- 9 Pile Foundations and Earth Anchors.- 10 Underground Excavations and Tunnelling.- 11 Wellbore Instability.

'...presents a rigorous up-to-date summary of mechanical analyses of cavity closure as well as expansion mechanics in soil and in rock. Material ... is assembled and integrated in a concise clear text. [...] One of the great strengths of the book is the exceptionally well presentented solution schemes for the more complicated solutions given. [...] A great value also are the excellent summaries at the end of each chapter. They provide a concise overview of the material that has been presented. [...] The greatest strength of the book is its emphasis on rigorous solutions, i.e. solutions that meet all mechanical and mathematical requirements. [...] In sum, an outstanding contribution to the geomechanics literature. The author integrates eclectic source materials into comprehensive logically developed and rationally based analyses methods for several groups of important geotechnical applications.' Mathematical Geology, 34:4 (2002)

• 1 Introduction.- I: Fundamental Solutions.- 2 Elastic Solutions.- 3 Elastic-Perfectly Plastic Solutions.- 4 Critical State Solutions.- 5 Further Elastoplastic Solutions.- 6 Time-Dependent Solutions.- 7 Finite Element Solutions.- II: Geotechnical Applications.- In-Situ Soil Testing.- 9 Pile Foundations and Earth Anchors.- 10 Underground Excavations and Tunnelling.- 11 Wellbore Instability.

'...presents a rigorous up-to-date summary of mechanical analyses of cavity closure as well as expansion mechanics in soil and in rock. Material ... is assembled and integrated in a concise clear text. [...] One of the great strengths of the book is the exceptionally well presentented solution schemes for the more complicated solutions given. [...] A great value also are the excellent summaries at the end of each chapter. They provide a concise overview of the material that has been presented. [...] The greatest strength of the book is its emphasis on rigorous solutions, i.e. solutions that meet all mechanical and mathematical requirements. [...] In sum, an outstanding contribution to the geomechanics literature. The author integrates eclectic source materials into comprehensive logically developed and rationally based analyses methods for several groups of important geotechnical applications.' Mathematical Geology, 34:4 (2002)