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Understanding Landslides through Case Studies

by S. Leroueil
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9780415469845
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • Publisher Imprint: Taylor & Francis
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  • Pages: 562
  • Original Price: GBP 170.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 1666 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Civil / General

Slope instability is a major problem in many parts of the world. It has affected both the safety of people and that of constructions such as buildings, roads and dams. In order to prevent, assess consequences of or mitigate landslides, a good understanding of the phenomenon is vital. This reference book gives a full and well-illustrated treatment of the mechanisms leading to slope movements and landslides. Composed of two parts, both theoretical and practical aspects are discussed; the first part describes soil behaviour and properties in the context of slopes, the processes involved in slope formation and how some factors influence slope movements and stability. The second part consists of about 30 well-documented case histories from many parts of the world that were carefully selected and written by experts to demonstrate the most common processes of deformation and failure. This book is unique in that it treats the mechanical processes involved. Intended for researchers, practitioners and graduate students working on soil engineering and geohazards but also makes attractive reading for a broader audience of civil engineers and geologists.

Serge Leroueil is an Emeritus Professor at the Civil Engineering Department of Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada and an expert on landslide mechanisms. His research interests include soil behaviour, soil viscosity, soil compaction, in-situ testing, embankments on soft clays, and cuts and natural slopes. Serge gave the Rankine Lecture upon the invitation of the British Geotechnical Society on the theme of landslides and is Fellow of the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada; he has moreover received several prestigious awards like the Legget Medal and the Canadian Senate Medal.

Luciano Picarelli is a former professor at the Civil Engineering Department of the Seconda Universita di Napoli where he was Director of the Research Center in Environmental Engineering. For 12 years, Luciano chaired the Joint Technical Committee (JTC1) on Landslides set up by the Federation of International Geo-engineering Societies (FedIGS). Luciano's research focuses on the mechanics of structurally complex formations, geotechnical issues in road construction, and slope stability and landslide risk mitigation. Throughout his academic life, Luciano has given numerous lectures all over the world, including the Suklje and the Croce Lectures. Finally, he received the Varnes medal bestowed by the International Consortium on Landslides.

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