Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fif... May 2026

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

Includes rock strength properties, shear strength of discontinuities, and the Hoek–Brown strength criterion . Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fif...

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

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 Wyllie and published by CRC Press , is

Covers geological mapping, site reconnaissance, and the collection of structural geology data.