Landslides are caused by a failure of the mechanical balance within
hillslopes. This balance is governed by two coupled physical
processes: hydrological or subsurface flow and stress. The
stabilizing strength of hillslope materials depends on effective
stress, which is diminished by rainfall. This book presents a
cutting-edge quantitative approach to understanding
hydro-mechanical processes across variably saturated hillslope
environments and to the study and prediction of rainfall-induced
landslides. Topics covered include historic synthesis of hillslope
geomorphology and hydrology, total and effective stress
distributions, critical reviews of shear strength of hillslope
materials and different bases for stability analysis. Exercises and
homework problems are provided for students to engage with the
theory in practice. This is an invaluable resource for graduate
students and researchers in hydrology, geomorphology, engineering
geology, geotechnical engineering and geomechanics and for
professionals in the fields of civil and environmental engineering
and natural hazard analysis.
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