The Stability of Slopes
The new edition of this successful book has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent advances in our understanding of slope stability and instability.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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Hoboken :
Taylor and Francis,
2006.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Contents; 1 An Introduction to Slope Instability; 2 Natural Slopes; 3 Fundamental Properties of Soil and Rocks; 4 Measurement of Shear Strength; 5 Principles of Stability Analysis; 6 Techniques used in Stability Analysis; 7 Water Pressures in Slopes; 8 Remedial and Corrective Measures for Slope Stabilization; 9 Investigation of Landslides; 10 Failure in Earthworks: Case Histories; 11 Failures in Natural Slopes: Case Histories; 12 Design Recommendations for Man Made Slopes; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix E