Volcanic Rocks and Soils

ISBN 10: 113802886X / ISBN 13: 9781138028869

Published by CRC Press, 2015

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Print on Demand pp. 215.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Volcanic Rocks and Soils
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 113802886X
• ISBN 13: 9781138028869
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Volcanic rocks and soils show a peculiar mechanical behaviour at both laboratory and in-situ scale due to their typical structural characters. Volcanic rocks and soils contains keynote lectures and papers from the International Workshop held in Ischia (Italy), 24-25 September 2015.

The book deals with recent developments and advancements, as well as case histories, in the geotechnical characterization and engineering applications related to volcanic formations. It covers a variety of themes, including:

• Geotechnical characterization under both static and cyclic/dynamic loading conditions, with special regard to structural properties at different scales (microstructural features; field and laboratory characterization; construction materials);

• Geotechnical aspects of natural hazards (slope stability; seismic risk);

• Geotechnical problems of engineering structures (foundations; embankments; excavations and tunnels).

Volcanic Rocks and Soils is of interest to scientists and practitioners in the fields of rock and soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and geology.

About the Author

Tatiana Rotonda (Sapienza Universita di Roma, Italy) (Edited by) ,  Manuela Cecconi (University of Perugia, Italy) (Edited by) ,  Francesco Silvestri (Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy) (Edited by) ,  Paolo Tommasi (CNR, Institute for Environmental Geology and Geo-Engineering, Roma, Italy) (Edited by)