In this post, we will see the book The Physics Of Rocks by V. Rzhevsky and G. Novik.

About the book

This book treats the fundamentals of a new branch of mining sci­ence — rock physics. It defines the subject, the basic trends in rese­arch, and concepts of the physical properties of rock. The mechani­cal, acoustic, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and radiation proper­ties of rocks are discussed in detail, and the effect dn them of external fields (viz. temperature, pressure, moisture, etc.) is ana­lysed. Fundamental problems of the utilization of these properties in mining are also discussed. The concluding chapter attempts to establish the inter-relationships between the physical properties of rocks, and the principles for a classification and certification of rocks according to their physical properties.

The book is designed as a text­ book for mining students but it may be found useful by all who are working or interested in the field of rock physics.

About the Authors

Vladimir Rzhevsky, Corr. Mem. USSR Academy of Sciences, D. Tech. Sc., is Rector of the Moscow Mining Institute and a specialist in the technology mechanization, and automation ot mining and in the physics of rocks. He is the author or editor of many textbooks and other publications in these fields, including works on ultrasonic control and research in mining, and the classification and certification of rocks by their physical properties.

Gottfried Novik, Cand. Tech. Sc., is reader in rock physics at the Moscow Mining Institute. Apart from the investigation of the physical properties of rocks, the main line of his work is the breaking and melting of rock by means of high-frequency currents. He has published around 50 pa­pers on his research.

The book was translated from Russian by A.K. Chatterjee and translation edited by A.A. Beknazarov, revised from the 1967 Russian edition and was published in 1971 by Mir Publishers.

PS: I got this book c. 2001-2 and almost after twenty years the book was scanned!

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Contents

Preface 5
Introduction 11

CHAPTER I MINERALOGICAL AND PETROGRAPHICAL PRINCIPLES OF ROCK PHYSICS. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ROCKS

1. Minerals and Rocks 15
2. Classification of Physical Properties of Rocks and Factors Determining Them 22
3. Effect of Internal and External Factors on the Properties of Rocks 28
4. General Considerations for Studying the Mineral Composition, Structure, and Properties of Rocks 32
5. Significance of the Physical Properties of Rocks for Mining 37

Questions and Problems 42

CHAPTER II MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ROCKS

1. Density Properties of Rocks 44
2. Characteristics of Loosened Rock 49
3. Stress and Strain in Rocks 52
4. Elastic Properties of Rocks 56
5. Strength of Rocks 67
6. Plastic and Rheological Properties of Rocks 82
7. Hydrodynamics and Gas-Dynamics of Rocks 90
8. Special Technological Indices of Rocks 100

Questions and Problems 105

CHAPTER III ACOUSTICS OF ROCKS

1. Propagation of Elastic Waves in Rocks 107
2. Acoustic Properties of Rocks 110
3. Employment of Acoustics in Mining 121

Questions and Problems 131

CHAPTER IV THERMODYNAMICS OF ROCKS

1. Laws of Propagation and Accumulation of Heat in Rocks 132
2. Thermal Parameters of Rocks 137
3. Application of Thermodynamics in Mining 153

Questions and Problems 167

CHAPTER V ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF ROCKS

1. Basic Concepts of the Theory of Electric Field 168
2. Polarization 171
3. Relative Permittivity and Dielectric Losses 176
4, Electrical Conductivity of Rocks 188
5. Magnetic Properties of Rocks 200
6. Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves in Rocks 205
Questions and Problems 212

CHAPTER VI UTILIZATION OF ROCK ELECTRODYNAMICS IN MINING. RADIATION PROPERTIES OF ROCKS

1. Use of Electrodynamics to Obtain Information About Rocks 213
2. Breakdown of Rocks 222
3. Application of Electrodynamics in Breaking Rocks 227
4. Radiation Properties of Rocks 239

Questions and Problems 245

CHAPTER VII INTERRELATION BETWEEN PROPERTIES AND PHYSICAL PHENOMENA IN ROCKS

1. General Interdependence of Rock Properties 247
2. Classification of Rocks by Physical Properties 258
3. Problems for Further Research in Rock Physics 266

Questions and Problems 269

Appendix 304
Literature 308
Index 308