{"product_id":"9780784412886","title":"Slope Stability Analysis by the Limit Equilibrium Method: Fundamentals and Methods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlope Stability Analysis by the Limit Equilibrium Method: Fundamentals and Methods \u003c\/em\u003epresents basic principles for the safe design of constructed or natural earth slopes. The limit equilibrium method is the most common approach for analyzing slope stability in both two and three dimensions. This method identifies potential failure mechanisms and derives factors of safety for a particular geotechnical situation. It is an appropriate choice for assessing the stability of retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations, earth and rock dams, surface mining sites, and potential landslides. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fundamentals of slope stability encompass slope movements and methods for stability analysis, mechanics of slope failure and factors of safety, laboratory and field methods to determine the shear strength of soils, estimation of phreatic surfaces, and remedial measures for correcting slides. Methods of stability analysis cover simple formulas for determining the factor of safety for plane failures, stability charts, methods of slices for two-dimensional analysis, three-dimensional analysis techniques, and reliability of slope design. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn appendix provides a preview of a companion product,\u003cem\u003e LEAME Software and User’s Manual: Analyzing Slope Stability by the Limit Equilibrium Method,\u003c\/em\u003e a computer program for performing the slope stability analysis presented in this work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clear presentation of the principles of slope stability analysis ensures that this work will be a frequently consulted reference for practicing engineers. The wealth of worked examples and problem sets make this a suitable textbook for senior and graduate students in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYang H. (Pete) Huang, Sc.D., P.E.\u003c\/strong\u003e, is professor emeritus in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky, where he was on the faculty for 26 years. He has published more than 100 papers and reports and is the author of two previous books, \u003cem\u003eStability Analysis of Earth Slopes \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ePavement Analysis and Design.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Society of Civil Engineers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019984584944,"sku":"9780784412886","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780784412886","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}