{"product_id":"9781118651650","title":"Soil Strength and Slope Stability","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoil Strength and Slope Stability\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJ. Michael Duncan | Stephen G. Wright | Thomas L. Brandon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Civil \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to the critical issue of slope stability and safety\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoil Strength and Slope Stability, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlope stability is a critical element of geotechnical engineering, involved in virtually every civil engineering project, especially highway development. \u003ci\u003eSoil Strength and Slope Stability\u003c\/i\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMechanics of soil and limit equilibrium procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzing slope stability, rapid drawdown, and partial consolidation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety, reliability, and stability analyses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReinforced slopes, stabilization, and repair\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eSoil Strength and Slope Stability\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide to the subject, proving useful both in the classroom and in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. MICHAEL DUNCAN\u003c\/b\u003e is University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Co-Director of the Center for Geotechnical Practice and Research (CGPR) at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEPHEN G. WRIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor emeritus of Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHOMAS L. BRANDON\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the W. C. English Geotechnical Research Laboratory at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 September 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118651650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44312935760012,"sku":"9781118651650","price":165.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118651650_3f6b5770-142e-4c80-8d7b-d56dad238f6e.jpg?v=1780202188","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118651650","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}