Slope Stability and Erosion Control: Ecotechnological Solutions

Slope Stability and Erosion Control: Ecotechnological Solutions
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9781402066764
ISBN-13 : 1402066767
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Book Synopsis Slope Stability and Erosion Control: Ecotechnological Solutions by : Joanne E. Norris

Download or read book Slope Stability and Erosion Control: Ecotechnological Solutions written by Joanne E. Norris and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-29 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to assist in choosing ecotechnological solutions for slopes that are prone to a variety of mass movements e.g. shallow failure or erosion. The book reviews the types of problematic slopes that may occur and describes briefly the nature of mass movements and the causes of these movements. There is focus on the use of vegetation to stabilize soil on slopes prone to mass movements. The book also introduces new ecotechnological methods, and case studies are discussed.


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