{"product_id":"soil-strength-and-slope-stability-j-michael-duncan-9781118651650","title":"Soil Strength and Slope Stability","description":"\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 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. Michael Duncan,Stephen G. Wright,Thomas L. Brandon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118651650\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118651650\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.60w x 0.90d","brand":"J. Michael Duncan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065349288191,"sku":"9781118651650","price":135.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_44833770-2a3b-4475-afe6-376b159bdf3c.jpg?v=1768674613","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/soil-strength-and-slope-stability-j-michael-duncan-9781118651650","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}