Civil & Environmental, Civil Engineering 

The definitive guide to the critical issue of slope stabilityand safety Soil Strength and Slope Stability, Second Editionpresents the latest thinking and techniques in the assessment ofnatural and man-made slopes, and the factors that cause them tosurvive or crumble. Using clear, concise language and practicalexamples, the book explains the practical aspects of geotechnicalengineering as applied to slopes and embankments. The new secondedition includes a thorough discussion on the use of analysissoftware, providing the background to understand what the softwareis doing, along with several methods of manual analysis that allowreaders to verify software results. The book also includes a newcase study about Hurricane Katrina failures at 17thStreet and London Avenue Canal, plus additional case studies thatframe the principles and techniques described.Slope stability is a critical element of geotechnicalengineering, involved in virtually every civil engineering project,especially highway development. Soil Strength and SlopeStability fills the gap in industry literature by providingpractical information on the subject without including extraneoustheory that may distract from the application. This balancedapproach provides clear guidance for professionals in the field,while remaining comprehensive enough for use as a graduate-leveltext. Topics include:Mechanics of soil and limit equilibrium proceduresAnalyzing slope stability, rapid drawdown, and partialconsolidationSafety, reliability, and stability analysesReinforced slopes, stabilization, and repairThe book also describes examples and causes of slope failure andstability conditions for analysis, and includes an appendix ofslope stability charts. Given how vital slope stability is topublic safety, a comprehensive resource for analysis and practicalaction is a valuable tool. Soil Strength and Slope Stabilityis the definitive guide to the subject, proving useful both in theclassroom and in the field. - from Amzon