Soil Strength and Slope Stability
by J. Michael Duncan, Stephen G. Wright
by J. Michael Duncan, Stephen G. Wright
| New Geo Books |
About the Authors
J. Michael Duncan is University Distinguished Professor of Civil
and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Center for
Geotechnical Practice and Research (CGPR) at Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University in Blacksburg.
Stephen G. Wright is Brunswick-Abernathy Regents Professor in
Soil Dynamics and Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of
Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.
Product Description (from Amazon.com):
Authoritative, state-of-the-art guidance to soil strength and
slope-stability analysis
Through clear, concise language and practical examples, Soil
Strength and Slope Stability describes state of the art methods
for evaluating soil strength, and for analysis, design and
stabilization of slopes in soil. The principles of limit equilibrium
analysis, and appropriate use of computer programs are
emphasized. Methods are described for checking the results of
complex analyses, and for presenting results of slope stability
analyses clearly. These are illustrated through many examples.
Written by two recognized experts in the field, Soil Strength and
Slope Stability features:
Case histories of landslides, embankment failures, excavation
slope failures
Principles that govern the shear strength of soils, including shear
strength of municipal solid waste
Methods for estimating and evaluating shear strengths based on
back analysis of slope failures and stable slopes
Explanations of the conditions that slopes must be designed to
endure
Detailed explanations of analysis methods for short-term and
long-term stability, rapid drawdown, earthquake, and partial
consolidation
A wide range of analysis methods, methods for verifying results,
and advice on presenting the results of slope stability
analyses,including the importance of using multiple and/or
independent methods
Methods for repairing failed slopes and stabilizing marginally
stable slopes
Visually informative with more than 250 illustrations, Soil
Strength and Slope Stability is a complete and practical resource
for geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, civil
engineers, geologists, environmental engineers, and students.
Product Details
Hardcover: 312 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (January 14, 2005)
ISBN: 0471691631
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.5 x 11.0 inches
J. Michael Duncan is University Distinguished Professor of Civil
and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Center for
Geotechnical Practice and Research (CGPR) at Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University in Blacksburg.
Stephen G. Wright is Brunswick-Abernathy Regents Professor in
Soil Dynamics and Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of
Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.
Product Description (from Amazon.com):
Authoritative, state-of-the-art guidance to soil strength and
slope-stability analysis
Through clear, concise language and practical examples, Soil
Strength and Slope Stability describes state of the art methods
for evaluating soil strength, and for analysis, design and
stabilization of slopes in soil. The principles of limit equilibrium
analysis, and appropriate use of computer programs are
emphasized. Methods are described for checking the results of
complex analyses, and for presenting results of slope stability
analyses clearly. These are illustrated through many examples.
Written by two recognized experts in the field, Soil Strength and
Slope Stability features:
Case histories of landslides, embankment failures, excavation
slope failures
Principles that govern the shear strength of soils, including shear
strength of municipal solid waste
Methods for estimating and evaluating shear strengths based on
back analysis of slope failures and stable slopes
Explanations of the conditions that slopes must be designed to
endure
Detailed explanations of analysis methods for short-term and
long-term stability, rapid drawdown, earthquake, and partial
consolidation
A wide range of analysis methods, methods for verifying results,
and advice on presenting the results of slope stability
analyses,including the importance of using multiple and/or
independent methods
Methods for repairing failed slopes and stabilizing marginally
stable slopes
Visually informative with more than 250 illustrations, Soil
Strength and Slope Stability is a complete and practical resource
for geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, civil
engineers, geologists, environmental engineers, and students.
Product Details
Hardcover: 312 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (January 14, 2005)
ISBN: 0471691631
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.5 x 11.0 inches
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