Stark co-authors book Static Slope Stability in Practice for Embankments, Dams and Slopes

Ralph B Peck Professor in Civil Engineering Timothy D. Stark has co-authored a new book titled, Static Slope Stability in Practice: Drained Shear Strengths, which describes static slope stability analyses that utilize drained shear strengths and effective stress limit equilibrium stability analyses for natural and man-made slopes. The book covers types of slope movement and failure surfaces, two- and three-dimensional static slope stability analyses, types of drained soil shear strengths, factors affecting the calculated factor of safety (FoS), uncertainty in the calculated FoS, and use of a probability of failure or success to express the results. Published by the American Society of Civil Engineers, this book combines theory with real-world examples and case histories with design examples, therefore, bridging the gap between academia and practice. It is designed to assist practicing engineers and researchers in understanding and surmounting the challenges faced in static slope stability analyses, ultimately enhancing infrastructural safety worldwide. Learn More >>