Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fif... May 2026

The text is designed for both practitioners in transportation, energy, and industrial development, as well as for students in graduate-level geological engineering courses. Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fifth Edition

Practical information on blasting techniques, rock slope stabilization (e.g., rock bolts, drainage), and ongoing movement monitoring. Detailed Table of Contents Principles of Rock Slope Design Structural Geology and Data Interpretation Weathered Rock and Slope Stability Site Investigation and Geological Data Collection Rock Strength Properties and Their Measurement Groundwater Plane Failure Wedge Failure Circular Failure Toppling Failure Seismic Stability Analysis of Rock Slopes Numerical Analysis Stabilization of Rock Slopes Movement Monitoring Civil Engineering Applications Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications, Fif...

The chapter on numerical analysis has been updated with a specific emphasis on civil engineering applications. Core Technical Content The text is designed for both practitioners in

Includes rock strength properties, shear strength of discontinuities, and the Hoek–Brown strength criterion . Key Features and Updates This edition includes several

The fifth edition of Rock Slope Engineering: Civil Applications , authored by Duncan C. Wyllie and published by CRC Press , is a comprehensive technical guide covering the investigation, design, excavation, and remediation of rock cuts and natural slopes. Key Features and Updates

This edition includes several significant updates over previous versions to reflect modern engineering practices: