Includes bibliographical references (pages [431]-454)and index.

Introduction -- Fundamental equations, constitutive laws and numerical methods -- Tests on dynamic responses of rocks and rock masses -- Multi-parameter responses and strong motions induced by fracturing of geomaterials and slippage of discontinuities and faulting model tests -- Ground motions due to earthquakes and estimation procedures -- Dynamic responses and stability of rock foundations -- Dynamic responses and stability of underground excavations in rock -- Dynamic responses and stability of rock slopes -- Dynamic responses and stability of historical structures and monuments -- Dynamics of loading and excavation in rocks -- Blasting -- Dynamics of rockburst and possible countermeasures -- Dynamics of rockbolts and rock anchors and their non-destructive testing -- Dynamics of impacts.