Book Cover -- Half-Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 An Introduction to Slope Instability -- 2 Natural Slopes -- 3 Fundamental Properties of Soil and Rocks -- 4 Measurement of Shear Strength -- 5 Principles of Stability Analysis -- 6 Techniques used in Stability Analysis -- 7 Water Pressures in Slopes -- 8 Remedial and Corrective Measures for Slope Stabilization -- 9 Investigation of Landslides -- 10 Failure in Earthworks: Case Histories -- 11 Failures in Natural Slopes: Case Histories -- 12 Design Recommendations for Man Made Slopes -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Appendix C -- Appendix D -- Appendix E -- References -- Subject Index -- Index to Place Names -- Index of Geological Units and Names.
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The new edition of this successful book has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent advances in our understanding of slope stability and instability.