Understanding Landslides through Case Histories
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (939 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415469848 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 500 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
(Analysis and Monitoring of Environmental Risks) in Naples.. Luciano’s research interests focus on soil mechanics, soil deterioration, soil-structure interaction, geotechnical issues in road construction, tunnelling in clay, cut and slope stability and landslide risk mitigation. His research interests include soil behaviour, soil viscosity, soil compaction, soft sediments, in-situ testing, embankments on soft clays and cuts and natural slopes. About the AuthorSerge Leroueil is a professor in the Civil Engineering Department of Université Laval, Quebec, Canada and an expert on l
It has affected both the safety of people and that of constructions such as buildings, roads and dams. This reference book gives a full and well-illustrated treatment of the mechanisms leading to slope movements and landslides. This book is unique in that it treats the mechanical processes involved. In order to prevent, assess consequences of or mitigate landslides, a good understanding of the phenomenon is vital. 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. 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. Slope instability is a major problem in many parts of the world. 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.
He is member of the Scientific Committee and Scientific Consultant for the Hydrogeologic Risk Area in the Competence Center A.M.R.A. Serge gave the Rankine Lecture upon the invitation of the British Geotechnical Society and is a Fellow of the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada; he has moreover been awarded several prestigious prices.Luciano Picarelli is a professor in the Civil Engineering Department