Volcanic Rock Mechanics Rock Mechanics and Geo-engineering in Volcanic Environments

• Other Authors: Ortiz Hernandez, Luis Enrique (Editor), Rodriguez-Losada, J. A. Jose Antonio (Editor), Perucho, Aurea (Editor), Gonzalez Gallego, Javier (Editor), Olalla, Claudio (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boca Raton CRC Press 2010
• Subjects: Rock mechanics > Congresses; Volcanic ash, tuff, etc. > Congresses
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• Physical Description: xi, 355 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780415584784; 0415584787

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.