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Includes rock strength properties, shear strength of discontinuities, and the Hoek–Brown strength criterion .

Integration of LiDAR and other remote sensing methods for collecting structural geology data and monitoring slope movement.

The text is designed for both practitioners in transportation, energy, and industrial development, as well as for students in graduate-level geological engineering courses. Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fifth Edition Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fif...

This edition includes several significant updates over previous versions to reflect modern engineering practices:

The chapter on numerical analysis has been updated with a specific emphasis on civil engineering applications. Core Technical Content Key Features and Updates Expanded coverage of seismic

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

Expanded coverage of seismic design of rock slopes using pseudo-static stability and Newmark displacement analysis. Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications

The book is structured to address the full lifecycle of a rock slope project: