Volcanic Rock Mechanics

A comprehensive collection of the most relevant topics related to rock mechanics and geo-engineering in volcanic environments. The book includes the geomechanical characterization of volcanic materials, the instability of volcanic islands, slope stability, large landslides and collapse phenomena, geoengineering and infrastructures in volcanic environments and construction materials.

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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.