Constitutive models are fundamental training for graduate students in geotechnical engineering. For a long time, however, these models have lacked a simple and easy-to-understand platform for learning, training and practice between the theory and practice of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Many engineers and practitioners, and even some researchers, have reservations about this topic. There is a mismatch between research and application. Especially in recent years, constitutive models aiming at refined simulations have been continuously developed, with increasing complexity and parameters. In addition, difficulties in parameter calibration have given rise to barriers to their use in geotechnical engineering. Therefore, the establishment of a simple, easy-to-understand, easy-to-use learning, training and practice platform can serve as a bridge between theory and practice. This book, with its supporting platform software, is a welcome attempt to make constitutive models more accessible to both researchers and practitioners alike. <...>

Part I Landslide Interactions with the Built Environment Session Introduction—Landslide Interaction with the Built Environment
M.G. Winter, T.A. Dijkstra, and J. Wasowski Landslide Risk Assessment for the Built Environment in Sub-Saharan Africa

Peter Redshaw, Tom Dijkstra, Matthew Free, Colm Jordan, Anna Morley, and Stuart Fraser Rainfall-Induced Debris Flow Risk Reduction: A Strategic Approach
Mike G. Winter RUPOK: An Online Landslide Risk Tool for Road Networks
Michal Bíl, Richard Andrášik, Jan Kubeček, Zuzana Křivánková, and Rostislav Vodák The Impact (Blight) on House Value Caused by Urban Landslides in England and  Wales
William Disberry, Andy Gibson, Rob Inkpen, Malcolm Whitworth, Claire Dashwood, and Mike Winter Landslide Monitoring and Counteraction Technologies in Polish Lignite Opencast Mines

Soil–structure interaction is a topic of significant importance in the solution of problems in geotechnical engineering. Conventional and ad hoc techniques are usually not sufficient to understand the mechanism and model the challenging behavior at the interfaces and joints prevalent in most structural and foundation systems. In addition to mechanical loading, the behavior of structures containing interfaces can be affected by environmental factors such as fluids, temperature, and chemicals.

Сборник посвящен 40-летию создания учебной практики на территории Звенигородской биостанции МГУ им. М.В.Ломоносова — одной из лучших в стране специализированных учебных практик для студентов инженер-геологов, гидрогеологов, геокриологов и экогеологов. Рассматривается история создания практики, ее совершенствование, расширение материальной и методической базы, характеризуется состав проводимых учебных задач, учебные планы, приводятся воспоминания преподавателей практики, а также излагается характеристика современного состояния учебной практики.

Для преподавателей и сотрудников, организующих учебные практики по полевым методам гидрогеологических, инженерно-геологических, геокриологических, инженерно-геофизических и эколого-геологических исследований, а также студентов и аспирантов геологических вузов.

Planned economy presumes that all undertakings are premeditated and prepared in detail. The main condition for good planning is therefore reliable preparation of materials and a comprehensive knowledge of the problem, with due consideration of every factor involved.

The city of Xi’an, China is privileged to have the honor of hosting the 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes, following its predecessors: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2004; Cardiff, U.K., 2000; Trondheim, Norway, 1996; Christchurch, New Zealand, 1992; Lausanne, Switzerland, 1988; Toronto, Canada, 1984; New Delhi, India, 1980; Tokyo, Japan, 1977; and Kyoto, Japan, 1972.