Volcanic Rock Mechanics

ISBN 10: 0415584787 / ISBN 13: 9780415584784

Published by Routledge, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Volcanic Rock Mechanics
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415584787
• ISBN 13: 9780415584784
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Volcanic Rock Mechanics includes papers and special lectures of the 3rd International Workshop on Volcanic Rocks, Rock Mechanics and Geo-Engineering in Volcanic Environments, which was held within the framework of the Congress “Cities on Volcanoes6-Tenerife 2010” (Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain, 31 May – 4 June 2010). The book is a comprehensive collection of the most relevant topics related to rock mechanics and geo-engineering in volcanic environments, including:

- Geomechanical characterization of volcanic materials;
- Instabilities in volcanic islands: Slope stability, large landslides and collapse phenomena;
- Geoengineering and infrastructures in volcanic environments;
- Construction materials.

Volcanic Rock Mechanics is of interests to academics, engineers, consultants, designers, contractors and professionals involved in rock mechanics and geo-engineering in volcanic environments.

About the Author

Claudio Olalla, Luis E. Hernandez, Jose Antonio Rodriguez-Losada, Áurea Perucho, Javier González-Gallego