Integration of LiDAR and other remote sensing methods for collecting structural geology data and monitoring slope movement.
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
Includes rock strength properties, shear strength of discontinuities, and the Hoek–Brown strength criterion . Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fif...
The chapter on numerical analysis has been updated with a specific emphasis on civil engineering applications. Core Technical Content
Detailed analysis of weathered rock masses, including shear strength in relation to weathering grades. Integration of LiDAR and other remote sensing methods
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
Detailed methods for analyzing planar, wedge, circular, and toppling failures. Key Features and Updates Includes rock strength properties,
The book is structured to address the full lifecycle of a rock slope project: