Description
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, Aurea Perucho, Javier Gonzalez-Gallego
Book Information
ISBN 9780415584784
Author Claudio Olalla
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 657g
