The chapter on numerical analysis has been updated with a specific emphasis on civil engineering applications. Core Technical Content
Integration of LiDAR and other remote sensing methods for collecting structural geology data and monitoring slope movement. Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fif...
The fifth edition of Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications , authored by Duncan C. Wyllie and published by CRC Press , is a comprehensive technical guide covering the investigation, design, excavation, and remediation of rock cuts and natural slopes. Key Features and Updates The chapter on numerical analysis has been updated
Includes rock strength properties, shear strength of discontinuities, and the Hoek–Brown strength criterion . Wyllie and published by CRC Press , is
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:
Detailed analysis of weathered rock masses, including shear strength in relation to weathering grades.