- Hardcover: 624 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (15 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471678163
- ISBN-13: 978-0471678168
- Product Dimensions: 28.4 x 22.2 x 3.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,418,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“The author is to be congratulated on writing a book that addresses the needs of practice, in manner that is both informative and precise.” (Geotechnical News, Vol 23 (2) June 2005)
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The authoritative guide to landslide investigation, evaluation, and mitigation design
Landslides in Practice combines clearly written descriptions and real–life case histories in an authoritative, practical guide to landslide investigation, evaluation, and mitigation design. It presents state–of–the–art investigative techniques and practical information on proven remediation techniques and technologies, including handy checklists for undertaking an initial field examination of a landslide.
Landslides in Practice describes the technical tools needed to study landslides–site investigations, soil shear strength properties, and slope stability analyses–and details forty–five methods for stabilizing landslides or preventing instability in soils from occurring. Most remediation techniques are keyed to the ENR Construction Cost Index to help readers determine a rough estimate of the costs associated with the various techniques.
To–the–point summaries explain presented techniques without confusing jargon, and dozens of succinct case histories integrated throughout the book serve as useful examples. In addition, twelve expanded case histories illustrate in depth many aspects of the landslide events and remediation strategies covered.
Complete with hundreds of informative illustrations, Landslides in Practice is a valuable resource for engineers, geologists, consulting firms, and construction companies, as well as landscape architects, land developers, and trial lawyers in the construction industry.
Landslides in Practice combines clearly written descriptions and real–life case histories in an authoritative, practical guide to landslide investigation, evaluation, and mitigation design. It presents state–of–the–art investigative techniques and practical information on proven remediation techniques and technologies, including handy checklists for undertaking an initial field examination of a landslide.
Landslides in Practice describes the technical tools needed to study landslides–site investigations, soil shear strength properties, and slope stability analyses–and details forty–five methods for stabilizing landslides or preventing instability in soils from occurring. Most remediation techniques are keyed to the ENR Construction Cost Index to help readers determine a rough estimate of the costs associated with the various techniques.
To–the–point summaries explain presented techniques without confusing jargon, and dozens of succinct case histories integrated throughout the book serve as useful examples. In addition, twelve expanded case histories illustrate in depth many aspects of the landslide events and remediation strategies covered.
Complete with hundreds of informative illustrations, Landslides in Practice is a valuable resource for engineers, geologists, consulting firms, and construction companies, as well as landscape architects, land developers, and trial lawyers in the construction industry.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Review by ex-Corps of Engineer Geologist
9 May 2006
Format:Hardcover
I can't imagine a clearer, more comprehensive or better organized treatment of this subject. This is a "must have" text for practicing engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers. It contains a wealth of information and many good case histories, and is far superior to anything else I've seen on this subject. I only wish it had been available earlier in my career.
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Review by Practicing Geotechnical Engineer Seattle WA
26 May 2006
Format:Hardcover
Without question on of the most comprehensive texts about landslides to date. The text is full of practical and helpful case histories which are invaluable and set this book apart from the rest. Chapters on slope stability anaylses and dewatering alone are worth the price of admission. A must reference for all practicing geotechnical engineers.
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fmr. Regional Director, FERC
23 Oct 2006
Format:Hardcover
This publication comprehensively covers both the art, and the science, of landslide causation, investigation, analysis, and remediation. It is the one book that a practitioner should have when dealing with landslide issues. The quality of the figures, the procedures for making preliminary cost estimates, and the detailed case histories substantially add to the value of the book.
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