Dynamics of Rockslides and Rockfalls

Gerhard Abele (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 3642086535 / ISBN 13: 9783642086533

Published by Springer, 2010

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Dynamics of Rockslides and Rockfalls | Gerhard Abele (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | xvi | Englisch | 2010 | Springer | EAN 9783642086533 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dynamics of Rockslides and Rockfalls
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642086535
• ISBN 13: 9783642086533
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 19D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 488 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Mass movement of rocks in high mountains can severely injure the population and damage man-made structures in these areas. This book focuses on the understanding of the mechanisms of rockslides and rockfalls using a quantitative approach. The range and velocity of these hazards are calculated to serve as a basis for evacuations and other preventive measures. Examples from four continents illustrate the necessity of this kind of information. The book contains a wealth of information for practitioners and scientists working in the field of catastrophe prevention.

Review

From the reviews:

"This book on Dynamics of Rockslides and Rockfalls is authored by Professor Theodor H. Erismann and the late Professor Gerhard Abele. ... the importance to analyse case histories in order to be able to back up theoretical considerations with geomorphological facts is fully recognized. The following detailed description of ... rockslides, to end up with the Huascaran event in South America makes the reading of the book quite interesting as it is well written and illustrated with excellent photographs and carefully drawn diagrams." (Giovanni Barla, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Vol. 35 (2), 2002)

"As the title of this book indicates, its stress is on mechanisms, particularly the mechanisms of displacement. ... the volume will be much used by professionals working at catastrophic rockslide prevention. The book ... succeeds everywhere in making one think about rockslides and rockfalls and the dangers they present." (M. Dane Picard, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Vol. 86 (4), April, 2002)