Volcanic Rocks and Soils

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 113802886X
• ISBN13: 9781138028869
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.8"