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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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