{"product_id":"biotechnical-and-soil-bioengineering-slope-stabilization-9780471049784","title":"Biotechnical and Soil Bioengineering Slope Stabilization","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first comprehensive, practical guide to the selection,construction, and installation of soil bioengineering andbiotechnical slope protection\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Here is the ultimate guide to physically attractive,environmentally compatible, and cost-effective methods ofprotecting slopes from erosion and mass wasting. Lavishlyillustrated with more than 150 photographs and supplemented withscores of charts and tables, this book covers the entire subjectfrom general principles and background on the nature of soilerosion and mass movement to detailed information on rootstrengths, treatment selection, unit costs, critical tractivestresses, methods for harvesting and handling live cuttings, andmore.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Four illustrated case studies, each addressing a different set ofproblems and solutions, demonstrate both the application ofparticular technologies and the site investigation, planning,scheduling, and organization required to complete these projectssuccessfully. This unique reference handbook\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to Biotechnical Stabilization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Surficial Erosion and Mass Movement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Role of Vegetation in the Stability of Slopes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Principles of Biotechnical and Soil BioengineeringStabilization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Structural-Mechanical Components of BiotechnicalStabilization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Vegetative Components and Considerations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Soil Bioengineering Stabilization: Techniques and Methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Biotechnical Stabilization: Guidelines for Vegetative Treatment ofRevetments and Retaining Structures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Biotechnical Ground Covers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e New Developments and Future Directions in BiotechnicalStabilization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515420565847,"sku":"9780471049784","price":128.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/biotechnical-and-soil-bioengineering-slope-stabilization-9780471049784","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}