Slope Engineering for Mountain Roads
Product code: SPE24
Print publication date: 07/12/2011
Earth Resources and Economic Geology, Engineering Geology, GSL Engineering Geology Special Publications, Geological Society of London, GSL Special Publications
Type: Book (Hardback)
Binding: Hardback
ISBN: 9781862393318
Author/Edited by: Edited by G J Hearn
Weight: 1kg
Number of pages: 316
Online publication date: 16/12/2011
Lyell Collection URL: https://www.lyellcollection.org/toc/egsp/24/1
£90.00
Log in for your member priceFull Description
Product Code: SPE24
Edited by G J Hearn
This book provides a complete guide to the study, design, construction and management of landslide and slope engineering measures for mountain roads, with an emphasis on low-cost. The geographical focus of the book is on the tropics and sub-tropics, but is also highly relevant to other regions where heavy rain, steep slopes and weak soils and rocks combine to create slope instability. The causes and mechanisms of landslides are described, and the hazards they pose to mountain roads are illustrated. Methods of desk study, field mapping and ground investigation are reviewed and illustrated, with an emphasis on geomorphological and engineering geological techniques. The design and construction of alignments, earthworks, drainage, retaining structures, the stabilization of soil slopes and rock slopes, and the control of erosion on slopes and in rivers and streams are covered. Slope management as part of road maintenance and operation is reviewed, and procedures for risk assessment and works prioritization are described.
Foreword • Acknowledgements • How to use this book •
Part A – Landslides and Mountain Roads
HEARN, G. J. & HUNT, T. A1 Introduction
HEARN, G. J., HUNT, T. & WEEKES, R. A2 Project phasing and procurement in relation to slope management
HEARN, G. J. A3 Slope materials, landslide causes and landslide mechanisms
HEARN, G. J. A4 Landslide risk management for mountain roads
Part B – Site Investigation
HEARN, G. J. B1 Scope and programming
HEARN, G. J. B2 Desk studies
HEARN, G. J. B3 Field mapping
HUNT, T. & HEARN, G. J. B4 Ground investigation
HEARN, G. J. & HUNT, T. B5 Slope movement monitoring
Part C – Design and Construction
HEARN, G. J. & HUNT, T. C1 Route corridor and alignment selection
HEARN, G. J. & HUNT, T. C2 Earthworks
HEARN, G. J., HUNT, T. & D’AGOSTINO, S. C3 Soil slope stabilization
HEARN, G. J. C4 Rock slope stabilization
HUNT, T., HEARN, G. J. & D’AGOSTINO, S. C5 Retaining structures
HEARN, G. J. & HUNT, T. C6 Slope and road drainage
HEARN, G. J., HOWELL, J. & HUNT, T. C7 Erosion control
Part D – Slope Management
HEARN, G. J. & HUNT, T. D1 Slope management
Glossary of terms • Index
