Soil Strength and Slope Stability (ePub)

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.