This groundbreaking book is the first to introduce the fundamental governing principles of unsaturated soil mechanics. Focus is given to principles rather than specific applications, making this unique volume more broadly applicable and adaptable. Its easy-to-follow approach is based on the mechanis[...]
Landslides are caused by a failure of the mechanical balance within hillslopes. This balance is governed by two coupled physical processes: hydrological or subsurface flow and stress. The stabilizing strength of hillslope materials depends on effective stress, which is diminished by rainfall. This b[...]