Practical information on blasting techniques, rock slope stabilization (e.g., rock bolts, drainage), and ongoing movement monitoring. Detailed Table of Contents Principles of Rock Slope Design Structural Geology and Data Interpretation Weathered Rock and Slope Stability Site Investigation and Geological Data Collection Rock Strength Properties and Their Measurement Groundwater Plane Failure Wedge Failure Circular Failure Toppling Failure Seismic Stability Analysis of Rock Slopes Numerical Analysis Stabilization of Rock Slopes Movement Monitoring Civil Engineering Applications
The book is structured to address the full lifecycle of a rock slope project: Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fif...
The chapter on numerical analysis has been updated with a specific emphasis on civil engineering applications. Core Technical Content Practical information on blasting techniques