Rock Slope Stability.

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Kliche, Charles A.
Imprint:	Littleton : SME, 1999.
Description:	1 online resource (275 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Rock slopes. Rock mechanics. Stability. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mining. Rock mechanics. Rock slopes. Stability. Electronic books. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12314626

Hidden Bibliographic Details
ISBN:	9780873352932 0873352939
Notes:	Print version record.
Summary:	Whether you're involved in surface mine design, surface mine production, construction, education, or regulation, this is an important book for your library. It describes the basic rock slope failure modes and methods of analysis--both kinematic and kinetic techniques. Chapters include geotechnical and geomechanical analysis techniques, hydrology, rock slope stabilization techniques, and geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring. Numerous examples, drawings, and photos enhance the text.
Other form:	Print version: 9780873351713

Table of Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER 1: Basic Concepts; CHAPTER 2: Rock Mass Properties; CHAPTER 3: Groundwater; CHAPTER 4: The Rockfall Hazard Rating System; CHAPTER 5: Kinematic Slope Stability Analysis; CHAPTER 6: Kinetic Slope Stability Analysis of Planar Failure; CHAPTER 7: Kinetic Slope Stability Analysis of Toppling Failure; CHAPTER 8: Kinetic Slope Stability Analysis of Wedge Failure; CHAPTER 9: Rock Slope Stabilization Techniques; CHAPTER 10: Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring; Glossary; Index.

Similar Items