This book describes formulations and computations of the BEM in transversely isotropic bi-material rocks. The work concentrates on the development of the BEM using the FORTRAN program, which are then applied to the two dimensional problems. This book is divided into six chapters. Chapter one defines the problem, introduce the undertaking of the study and outlines the method of approach adopted in this book. Chapter two provides an overview of linear elastic fracture mechanics studies of bi-material systems. Various solution techniques are introduced and studies concerning: (i) a crack lying...