Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods [Hardcover]

Lee W. Abramson (Author), Thomas S. Lee (Author), Sunil Sharma (Author), Glenn M. Boyce (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0471384933 | ISBN-13: 978-0471384939 | Publication Date: November 1, 2001 | Edition: 2

A major revision of the comprehensive text/reference

Written by world-leading geotechnical engineers who share almost 100 years of combined experience, Slope Stability and Stabilization, Second Edition assembles the background information, theory, analytical methods, design and construction approaches, and practical examples necessary to carry out a complete slope stability project.

Retaining the best features of the previous edition, this new book has been completely updated to address the latest trends and methodology in the field. Features include:

• All-new chapters on shallow failures and stability of landfill slopes
• New material on probabilistic stability analysis, cost analysis of stabilization alternatives, and state-of-the-art techniques in time-domain reflectometry to help engineers plan and model new designs
• Tested and FHA-approved procedures for the geotechnical stage of highway, tunnel, and bridge projects
• Sound guidance for geotechnical stage design and planning for virtually all types of construction projects

Slope Stability and Stabilization, Second Edition is filled with current and comprehensive information, making it one of the best resources available on the subject-and an essential reference for today's and tomorrow's professionals in geology, geotechnical engineering, soil science, and landscape architecture.

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A major revision of the comprehensive text/reference

Written by world-leading geotechnical engineers who share almost 100 years of combined experience, Slope Stability and Stabilization, Second Edition assembles the background information, theory, analytical methods, design and construction approaches, and practical examples necessary to carry out a complete slope stability project.

Retaining the best features of the previous edition, this new book has been completely updated to address the latest trends and methodology in the field. Features include:

• All-new chapters on shallow failures and stability of landfill slopes
• New material on probabilistic stability analysis, cost analysis of stabilization alternatives, and state-of-the-art techniques in time-domain reflectometry to help engineers plan and model new designs
• Tested and FHA-approved procedures for the geotechnical stage of highway, tunnel, and bridge projects
• Sound guidance for geotechnical stage design and planning for virtually all types of construction projects

Slope Stability and Stabilization, Second Edition is filled with current and comprehensive information, making it one of the best resources available on the subject–and an essential reference for today’s and tomorrow’s professionals in geology, geotechnical engineering, soil science, and landscape architecture.

About the Author

LEE W. ABRAMSON, a vice president of Hatch Mott MacDonald, Inc., is the author of the Handbook on Ground Control and Improvement (Wiley).

THOMAS S. LEE is a senior professional associate with Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc.

SUNIL SHARMA is a professor of civil engineering at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho.

GLENN M. BOYCE is a senior professional associate with Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471384933
• ISBN-13: 978-0471384939
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #408,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Reference, April 29, 2002

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This review is from: Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods (Hardcover)

This book is a valuable reference for slope stability. The second edition is an improvement from the first edition, but dosen't make the first obsolete. Some great information, including example problems, on probabilistic analysis has been added and there is a little more on 3D and finite element analysis. Probably not enough changes from the first edition to make you need this one, unless you have some specific questions about one of the new chapters (see the table of contents). Numerous references are provided to allow further research of a particular topic.

This book together with Landslides : Investigation and Mitigation (Special Report (National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board), 247) make up a great reference set for slope stability.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods, February 8, 2008

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This review is from: Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods (Hardcover)

I've been using this book as a resource for a graduate course in slope stability and a project involve stabilization methods and have found it an incredibly useful tool. It has some good information and helpful hits. I would recommend it for anyone doing Geotechnical Engineering.

4.0 out of 5 stars A bit theoretical but good, December 10, 2011

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This review is from: Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods (Hardcover)

I used this book as a text book and a couple of times for slope stability analysis; it is theoretical and covers the minutia of stress analysis a bit too much for my taste. However, it does provide a good basis for practical engineering of soil slopes. I would like it best if it would get more in to the more practical aspects of the topic.