Volcanic Rock Mechanics

<p><em>Volcanic Rock Mechanics</em> includes papers and special lectures of the 3rd International Workshop on Volcanic Rocks <em>Rock Mechanics and Geo-Engineering in Volcanic Environments</em> 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:</p><p>- Geomechanical characterization of volcanic materials;<br>- Instabilities in volcanic islands: Slope stability large landslides and collapse phenomena;<br>- Geoengineering and infrastructures in volcanic environments;<br>- Construction materials.</p><p><em>Volcanic Rock Mechanics</em> is of interests to academics engineers consultants designers contractors and professionals involved in rock mechanics and geo-engineering in volcanic environments.</p>