Landslides and Engineered Slopes. From the Past to the Future, Two Volumes + CD-ROM
Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes, 30 June - 4 July 2008, Xi'an, China
1st Edition
Published on 11. June 2008
Book
1850 pages
978-0-415-41196-7 (ISBN)
Description
270 Expert contributions on aspects of landslide hazards, encompassing geological modeling and soil and rock mechanics, landslide processes, causes and effects, and damage avoidance and limitation strategies. Reference source for academics and professionals in geo-mechanical and geo-technical engineering, and others involved with research, design, construction and education related to high natural landslides and artificial engineering slopes. Set of 2 volumes plus searchable CD-ROM.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Professional
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
4105 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-41196-7 (9780415411967)
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Zuyu Chen | Jian-Min Zhang | Ken Ho
Landslides and Engineered Slopes. From the Past to the Future, Two Volumes + CD-ROM
Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes, 30 June - 4 July 2008, Xi'an, China
E-Book
06/2008
CRC Press
€49.49
Available for download
Persons
China Institutre of Water and Hydropower Research, Beijing, People's Republic of China Tsinghua University, Hydraulic Engineering Department, Beijing, China Geotechnical Engineering Office, Civil Engineering and Development Department, Kowloon, Hong Kong Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China
Content
Keynote lectures; Special lectures
Sessions:1. Geology, geotechnical properties and site characterization
2. Advances in analytical methods, modeling and prediction of slope behavior
3. Landslide mechanism, monitoring and warning
4. Slope stabilization and protection
5. Risk assessment and management
6. Landslide and engineered slopes in China
Author index
Sessions:1. Geology, geotechnical properties and site characterization
2. Advances in analytical methods, modeling and prediction of slope behavior
3. Landslide mechanism, monitoring and warning
4. Slope stabilization and protection
5. Risk assessment and management
6. Landslide and engineered slopes in China
Author index