The topographic characteristics of the Shirasu ignimbrite in Japan and their similarity to those of the loess landforms in China are summarized and the geotechnical properties of the Shirasu and the loess, that are responsible for this similarity
China ; Earthquake ; Gansu ; Geotechnics;Engineering geology ; Landslide ; Loess ; Mass movement ; Natural hazards ; Palaeosol ; Precipitation ; Sedimentology ; Soil mechanics
Some first results, including maps, profiles, sedimentology, stratigraphy, geotechnics, meteorology and infiltration rates are presented as a basis for the characterisation of the Gansu loess landslides, as well as indications of future work.
Bank erosion ; Fluvial processes ; Geotechnics ; Missouri ; Model ; Montana ; Software ; Stream ; United States of America
The computer program presented here is based on an analysis developed by Darby and Thorne. The software takes account of the geotechnical characteristics of the bank materials, the shape of the bank profile, and the relative elevations
Geographical information system ; Geotechnics;Engineering geology ; Land use ; Landslide ; Mass movement ; Natural hazards ; Slope
For the production of large scale quantitative landslide hazard maps a deterministic slope failure package (SLAN) is developed. This package consists of several programs. They are based on existing geotechnical models and linked with a Geographical
Cliff ; England ; Geotechnics ; Island ; Limestone ; Mass movement ; Model ; Rock mechanics ; Slope ; Slope gradient ; United Kingdom
This paper examines the mechanisms of failure in jointed rock slopes. The Universal Distinct Element Code (UDEC) has been employed in this study to examine associations between rock-mass geotechnical properties, the processes operating at and close
Alps (The) ; Geomorphometry ; Geotechnics ; Italy ; Mass movement ; Model ; Slope ; Slope dynamics ; Soil properties
The purpose of this paper is to describe the geotechnical investigations carried out on a mudslide in the area of Cortina d'Ampezzo (Dolomites, Italy) in the framework of the TESLEC Project. On the basis of collected data, a dynamic stability model
Calabria ; Dendrology ; Geochronology ; Geological structure ; Geophysics ; Geotechnics ; Italy ; Mass movement ; Model ; Slope
Deep-seated mass-movements of different types affect the Pizzotto-Greci slope in northwest Calabria, Italy. The main aspects of the geological and geomorphological studies and some preliminary geotechnical data are presented here, along
Automated mapping ; Geographical information system ; Geotechnics ; High mountain ; Hydraulic works ; Methodology ; Natural hazards ; Nepal ; Remote sensing ; SPOT ; Water supply
to geological and geotechnical research and risk analysis, concerns here the evaluation of the new water supply project Kathmandu-Melamchi proposed by WHO-UNDP and the World Bank.
Environment ; Flood ; Geo-ecology ; Geographical information system ; Geotechnics ; Land use ; Landslide ; Natural hazards ; Nepal ; Sustainable development ; Thematic map ; Water pollution
by the use of GIS techniques. It contains all basic geological and environmental data, as geotechnical risk zones, areas for preferable extraction of construction material and those not be allowed to be exploited, areas of immediate need of reforestation
California ; Debris flow ; Geotechnics ; Landslide ; Natural hazards ; Porosity ; Rainstorm ; Slope ; Soil properties ; United States of America
In this paper, the mechanism for soil liquefaction is tested in the field through observations and geotechnical analysis of soils that failed during a large storm in central California. Surprisingly, the AA. find that the debris flows mobilized from
Classification ; Geotechnics ; Landslide ; Mass movement ; Model ; Natural hazards ; Remote sensing ; Slope ; Terminology
research is expected to incorporate quantitative and geotechnical assessments of process mechanics, including remote sensing, numerical indices and modeling, and advanced assessments of flow rheology.