9781118651650-1118651650-Soil Strength and Slope Stability

Soil Strength and Slope Stability

ISBN-13: 9781118651650
ISBN-10: 1118651650
Edition: 2
Author: J. Michael Duncan, Stephen G. Wright, Thomas L. Brandon
Publication date: 2014
Publisher: Wiley
Format: Hardcover 336 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781118651650
ISBN-10: 1118651650
Edition: 2
Author: J. Michael Duncan, Stephen G. Wright, Thomas L. Brandon
Publication date: 2014
Publisher: Wiley
Format: Hardcover 336 pages

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Soil Strength and Slope Stability (ISBN-13: 9781118651650 and ISBN-10: 1118651650), written by authors J. Michael Duncan, Stephen G. Wright, Thomas L. Brandon, was published by Wiley in 2014. With an overall rating of 4.3 stars, it's a notable title among other Civil & Environmental (Engineering) books. You can easily purchase or rent Soil Strength and Slope Stability (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Civil & Environmental books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $35.07.

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The definitive guide to the critical issue of slope stability and safety

Soil Strength and Slope Stability, Second Edition presents the latest thinking and techniques in the assessment of natural and man-made slopes, and the factors that cause them to survive or crumble. Using clear, concise language and practical examples, the book explains the practical aspects of geotechnical engineering as applied to slopes and embankments. The new second edition includes a thorough discussion on the use of analysis software, providing the background to understand what the software is doing, along with several methods of manual analysis that allow readers to verify software results. The book also includes a new case study about Hurricane Katrina failures at 17th Street and London Avenue Canal, plus additional case studies that frame the principles and techniques described.

Slope stability is a critical element of geotechnical engineering, involved in virtually every civil engineering project, especially highway development. Soil Strength and Slope Stability fills the gap in industry literature by providing practical information on the subject without including extraneous theory that may distract from the application. This balanced approach provides clear guidance for professionals in the field, while remaining comprehensive enough for use as a graduate-level text. Topics include:

  • Mechanics of soil and limit equilibrium procedures
  • Analyzing slope stability, rapid drawdown, and partial consolidation
  • Safety, reliability, and stability analyses
  • Reinforced slopes, stabilization, and repair

The book also describes examples and causes of slope failure and stability conditions for analysis, and includes an appendix of slope stability charts. Given how vital slope stability is to public safety, a comprehensive resource for analysis and practical action is a valuable tool. Soil Strength and Slope Stability is the definitive guide to the subject, proving useful both in the classroom and in the field.

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