Main Title |
Biotechnical and soil bioengineering slope stabilization : a practical guide for erosion control / |
Author |
Gray, Donald H.
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Other Authors |
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Publisher |
John Wiley & Sons, |
Year Published |
1996 |
OCLC Number |
34243308 |
ISBN |
0471049786; 9780471049784 |
Subjects |
Slopes (Soil mechanics) ;
Soil stabilization ;
Soil erosion ;
Soil-binding plants
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EOAM |
TA710.G6286 1996 |
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Region 8 Technical Library/Denver,CO |
09/19/2008 |
ESAM |
TA710.G6286 1996 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
01/03/2003 |
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Collation |
xvii, 378 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
1. Introduction to biotechnical stabilization -- 2. Surficial erosion and mass movement -- 3. Role of vegetation in the stability of slopes -- 4. Principles of biotechnical and soil bioengineering stabilization -- 5. Structural-mechanical components of biotechnical stabilization -- 6. Vegetative components and considerations -- 7. Soil bioengineering stabilization: Techniques and methods -- 8. Biotechnical stabilization: Guidelines for vegetative treatment of revetments and retaining structures -- 9. Biotechnical ground covers -- 10. New developments and future directions in biotechnical stabilization. |