Landslides And Engineered Slopes. From The Past To The Future

Proceedings Of The 10th International Symposium On Landslides And Engineered Slopes, 30 June - 4 July 2008, China.
ISBN: 0415411963
ISBN13: 9780415411967, 978-0415411967
Publishing Date: 2008-06-30
Publisher: Crc Press
Number of Pages: 1850
Language: English270 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.Keynote lectures; Special lectures
Sessions:
Geology, geotechnical properties and site characterization
Advances in analytical methods, modeling and prediction of slope behavior
Landslide mechanism, monitoring and warning
Slope stabilization and protection?
Risk assessment and management
Landslide and engineered slopes in China
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