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PHOTOGRAPHIC FEATURE: Design and construction of the Kowyn's Pass rockfall shelter Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1983; 16: ii. ......Design and construction of the Kowyn's Pass rockfall shelter The site of the Kowyn's Pass rockfall shelter is situated on the road traversing...1977, to construct a reinforced concrete rockfall shelter as a permanent and fail-safe protective...... |
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BOOK REVIEW: M.G. Winter Landslides and Landslide Management in North Wales. D. Nichol, M. G. Bassett and V. K. Deisler (eds). National Museums & Galleries of Wales, 2002. £13.50 Softback, 134 pp. ISBN: 0-7200-0521-3. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Jan 2005; 38: 109. ......sections: Landslide Research, Landslide Sites, Rockfall Sites, Landslide Management and Rockfall Management. The sections comprise six, nine...better into the sections on landslide and rockfall sites. However, these are much more extensive...... |
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REGULAR ARTICLE: W.K. Kong Risk assessment of slopes Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Aug 2002; 35: 213 - 222. ......resulting from natural landslide or rockfall is based on five probability parameters of rain, slope failure/ rockfall, elements at risk, impact significance...in the order of rain, slope failure/rockfall, elements at risk, impact significant...... |
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SECTION 3: SLOPE STABILITY HAZARDS: P. McMillan and G. D. Matheson Rock slope hazard assessment: a new approach Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1998; 15: 177 - 183. ......undertaken on a reactive basis, prompted by rockfalls. As a consequence road users may be exposed...of a vehicle incident being caused by rockfall. The results of a field trial of the...undertaken on a reactive basis, prompted by rockfalls. As a consequence road users may be exposed...... |
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BOOK REVIEWS: M. S. Lawrence Urban Geology of Canadian Cities Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Nov 2000; 33: 351 - 352. ......liquefaction, volcanism, landslides, mining subsidence, swelling clays, sulphate reaction heave, flooding, ice-jamming, rock squeeze, rockfall, and sensitive marine clays. Geoenvironmental problemsrelating to groundwater and surface water contamination, acid drainage...... |
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: D. T. Nicholson Hazard assessment for progressive, weathering-related breakdown of excavated rockslopes Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Nov 2004; 37: 327 - 346. ......individual rock fragments constituting a large rockfall, for example, is simply not practicable...thus its mitigation. Several slope and rockfall hazard assessment schemes have been published...Matheson 1997, 1998) and a number of rockfall trajectory studies have been conducted...... |
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ARTICLE: Peter George Fookes and Michael Sweeney Stabilization and control of local rock falls and degrading rock slopes Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, February 1976; 9: 37 - 55. ......the stabilization and control of local rockfalls and the products of general degradation...Ritchie, A. M., 1963. The evaluation of rockfall and its control. Highways Research Record...the stabilization and control of local rockfalls and the products of general degradation...... |
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: N.J. Rosser, D.N. Petley, M. Lim, S.A. Dunning and R.J. Allison Terrestrial laser scanning for monitoring the process of hard rock coastal cliff erosion Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Nov 2005; 38: 363 - 375. ......reveal a range of mass wasting events, rockfalls in particular, distributed unevenly across...magnitude-frequency distribution of the 810 rockfall events which have been identified from...period (Fig. 6). The median volume of rockfalls from the cliff was 0.015m3, with the...... |
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PHOTO FEATURE: D Nichol Geo-engineering along the A55 North Wales Coast Road Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Feb 2001; 34: 51 - 64. ......excavated through Ordovician rhyolite; rockfall mitigation 20 Penmaenmawr Bypass...excavated through Ordovician microdiorite; rockfall protection 22 Llanfairfechan...supplemented by rock bolts. Comprehensive rockfall protection measures including an impressive...... |
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REGULAR ARTICLE: P. J. Phipps and B. T. McGinnity Classification and stability assessment for chalk cuttings: the Metropolitan Line case study Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Nov 2001; 34: 353 - 370. ......undermines the cliff face, and localized rockfalls initiated by sub-aerial weathering processes...chalk cuttings within the study area. Rockfalls occur when chalk becomes detached from...rapid, measured in metres per second. Rockfalls typically involve at least 1m3 of material...... |
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REGULAR ARTICLE: A. D. Boggett, N. J. Mapplebeck and R. J. Cullen South Shore Cliffs, Whitehaven—Geomorphological survey and emergency cliff stabilization works Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Aug 2000; 33: 213 - 226. ......sandstone crops out in Area 3 producing fresh rockfalls onto the steeply dipping 25-35 slopes...coastal path and the public path below the rockfall. Subsection 5 The cliffs of Subsection...Small scale erosion and ravelling; Rockfall; Slumping in colliery spoil...... |
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: M. Jaboyedoff, F. Baillifard, E. Bardou and F. Girod The effect of weathering on Alpine rock instability Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, May 2004; 37: 95 - 103. ......the gneissic rock mass before the Randa rockfall was strongly affected by chemical weathering...for the largest rockslide, the Randa rockfall. However, the increase in pore water...lithologies. The Randa rockslide The main rockfall of this area occurred in 1991 in Randa...... |
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ENGINEERING IMPLICATIONS OF EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES: D. K. C. Jones, D. Brunsden and A. S. Goudie A preliminary geomorphological assessment of part of the Karakoram Highway Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1983; 16: 331 - 355. ......meltwater Pakistan risk assessment roads rockfalls site exploration 1982 09 13 Geological...major meltwater surge. FIG. 9. Small rockfall on Karakoram Highway. Survey methodology...debris flow spreads), screes (including rockfall cones) and rock outcrops. Although rock...... |
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: C. Ko Ko, R. Chowdhury and P. Flentje Hazard and risk assessment of rainfall – induced landsliding along a railway line Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, May 2005; 38: 197 - 213. ......high plasticity and low permeability. Rockfalls and debris flows are common along the...such as slide, debris flow, soil fall or rockfall. For example, 43 of the new sites after...less likely to trigger any landslides or rockfalls than the cumulative totals from day 3...... |
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REGULAR ARTICLE: N.A. Skermer, G.E. Rawlings and A.J. Hurley Debris flow defences at Aoraki Mount Cook Village, New Zealand Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Feb 2002; 35: 19 - 24. ......over future years. In addition, discrete rockfall events in the range of a few thousand...accompanied by an earthquake triggered rockfall, might lead to a debris flow as large...earthquake event were to result in significant rockfall in the basin. The current basin design...... |
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ARTICLE: U. Glawe, P. Zika, J. Zvelebil, M. Moser and J. Rybar Time Prediction of a Rock Fall in the Carnic Alps Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, August 1993; 26: 185 - 192. ......J. 1988. Rhythmical Patterns of Rockfall Evolution in NNW Bohemia. Proceedings...movements monitoring prediction rockfalls GeoRef, Copyright 2008, American...influence on the development of rockfall and their significance in such an...... |
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ARTICLE: M. Peart The Kaiapit Landslide: events and mechanisms Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1991; 24: 399 - 411. ......streams (sturzstroms) generated by rockfalls. Geological Society of America Bulletin...5 10 6 10 7 I0 8 I0 9 iolO i0 II Rockfall Volume ( m 3 ) FZG. 6. Equivalent coefficient of friction related to rockfall volume (after Hsii 1975). Specific...... |
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ARTICLE: A. W. Malone Geotechnical phenomena associated with piling in Hong Kong Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1990; 23: 289 - 305. ......deposits, consisting of debris flow and rockfall deposits, have accumulated sporadi- cally...I'LL i~od:,:t .JE ..~o ..E o Talus (rockfall) deposits Debris flow deposits Terraced...Mid-levels area of Hong Kong Island, rockfall and debris flow deposits contain boulders...... |
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ARTICLE: P. V. Grigg and K. M. Wong Stabilization of boulders at a hillslope site in Hong Kong Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, February 1987; 20: 5 - 14. ......Ritchie, A. M. 1963. Evaluation of rockfall and its control. Highways Research Record...conventional solution for dealing with rockfall by gravity movement (Fookes & Sweeney...London. RITCHIE, A. M. 1963. Evaluation of rockfall and its control. Highways Research Record...... |
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SESSION 6: DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES: G. Walton and D. Brook Guidelines for designing and inspecting excavated quarry slopes Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1987; 4: 397 - 403. ......Other observations w. Recent or current rockfall x. Recent or active slope failure y...sections of slope around an excavation. Rockfall and slope stability hazards may also be separated but it should be recognised that rockfall commonly precedes a larger-scale collapse...... |
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ROUTE CONSTRUCTION: Peter Inglett Manning The role of The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland in highway construction problems Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, February 1972; 5: 159 - 169. ......R. 1971. Some examples of mudflow and rockfall activity in north-east Ireland. Inst...averages ?8000 per annum (Prescott 1971). Rockfalls, notably those involving the Cretaceous...section a detailed examination of the rockfall area was carried out (Manning 1967...... |
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RESEARCH ARTICLE: A.B. Hart, J.S. Griffiths and A.E. Mather Some limitations in the interpretation of vertical stereo photographic images for a landslide investigation Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 1 February 2009; 42: 21 - 30. ......and white. Fig. 5 Recent rockfall within an abandoned river cliff area...5). Fig. 6 Example of a rockfall from the side of a deeply incised ephemeral...movements remote sensing Rio Aquas Catchment rockfalls satellite methods site exploration slope...... |
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R. B. G. Williams, D. A. Robinson, U. Dornbusch, Y. L. M. Foote, C. A. Moses and P. R. Saddleton A Sturzstrom-like cliff fall on the Chalk coast of Sussex, UK Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2004; 20: 89 - 97. ......British Geological Survey. 1999. Rockfall at Beachy Head, south coast of Britain...catastrophic debris streams generated by rockfalls. Geological Society of America Bulletin...The transport mechanism in catastrophic rockfalls. Journal of Geology, 74 , 79-83...... |
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U. Dornbusch, C. A. Moses, D. A. Robinson and R. B. G. Williams Laboratory abrasion tests on beach flint shingle Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2004; 20: 131 - 138. ......angular fragment of flint from a recent rockfall at Friars Bay, Peacehaven, Sussex [TQ40700020...flint fragments, totalling 640g, from the rockfall at Friars Bay. Eleven grams, or nearly...freshly broken angular fragments from rockfalls lose several per cent of their weight...... |
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S. Costa, D. Delahaye, S. Freiré-Diaz, L. Di Nocera, R. Davidson and E. Plessis Quantification of the Normandy and Picardy chalk cliff retreat by photogrammetric analysis Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2004; 20: 139 - 148. ......it is possible to use marks left by rockfalls on the shore platforms which can remain...of rock- falls and the mean volume of rockfalls. Moreover, we have observed zones which...is characterized by rare but massive rockfalls (mean return period over 25 years; mean...... |
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M. Daigneault, J-L. Bouchardon and B. Guy Coastal cliff erosion vulnerability on the Canadian east coast (Baie des Chaleurs area): a multi-parameter visualization tool Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2004; 20: 149 - 167. ......45-93. Whalley, W. B. 1984. Rockfalls. Mass Movements on Slopes, Wiley, Chichester...coastline and is primarily affected by rockfalls in which the unstable blocks, on the...two orthogonal fracture systems. Such rockfalls typi- cally affect only a few metres...... |
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REGULAR ARTICLE: P. G. KALAUGHER, R. L. P. HODGSON and P. GRAINGER Pre-failure strains as precursors of sliding in a coastal mudslide Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Nov 2000; 33: 325 - 334. ......Weathering of the upper cliff leads to rockfalls which result in the accumulation on the...nature and, within a few months of each rockfall, weathering of the mudstone debris is...could be correlated with substantial rockfalls onto the head of the mudslide. Between...... |
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SECTION 3: SLOPE STABILITY HAZARDS: D. N. Petley Engineering hazards in the Taroko Gorge, eastern Taiwan Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1998; 15: 125 - 132. ......hazards. The heavy rainfall initiates rockfalls and landslides along the gorge. Flooding...hazards. The heavy rainfall initiates rockfalls and landslides along the gorge. Flooding...resulting in a high incidence of small rockfalls. These predomi- nantly occur during typhoon...... |
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ARTICLE: Russell J. Maharaj The morphology, geometry and kinematics of Judgement cliff rock avalanche, Blue Mountains, Jamaica, West Indies Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, August 1994; 27: 243 - 256. ......1978. Little Tahoma Peak rockfalls and avalanches, Mount Ranier, Washington...Catastrophic debris streams generated by rockfalls. Geological Society of America...4, (ed.). 1980. Catastrophic rockfall of September 12, 1717, on the Italian...... |
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SESSION 2 PERIGLACIAL AND SLOPE PROCESSES: J. N. Hutchinson Theme lecture: Periglacial and slope processes Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1991; 7: 283 - 331. ......diagrammatically in Fig. 17. LANDSLIDES AND ROCKFALLS As noted above, shallow translational...examples of relic periglacial landslides and rockfalls do not appear to be numerous, although...the head mantle. districts, enhanced rockfall activity and talus formation followed...... |
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ARTICLE: R. C. Woodward The investigation of toppling slope failures in welded ash flow tuff at Glennies Creek Dam, New South Wales Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1988; 21: 289 - 298. ......pyroclastics rock masses rock mechanics rockfalls rockfill dams shear strength Singleton...failures In January 1982 relatively minor rockfalls occurred from the 3 in 1 RH spillway batter. At the end of January a much larger rockfall occurred and an inspection revealed that...... |
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ARTICLE: M. E. Barton and B. J. Coles The characteristics and rates of the various slope degradation processes in the Barton Clay Cliffs of Hampshire Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, May 1984; 17: 117 - 136. ......Stephens, N., Douglas, G. 1971. Some examples of mudflow and rockfall activity in North East Ireland. Slopes: Form and Process...78. , --, & DOUGLAS, G. 1971. Some examples of mudflow and rockfall activity in North East Ireland. 136 M.E. BARTON & B. J. COLES...... |
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ARTICLE: M. G. Anderson and K. S. Richards Geomorphological aspects of slopes in mudrocks of the United Kingdom Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1981; 14: 363 - 372. ......Stephens, N. Douglas, G. R. 1971. Some examples of mudflow and rockfall activity in northeast Ireland. In: Brunsden D. (ed.), Slope...SWEPHENS, N. & DOUGLAS, G. R. 1971. Some examples of mudflow and rockfall activity in northeast Ireland. In: BRUNSDEN D. fed.), Slope...... |
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SESSION 6: ENGINEERING GEOMORPHOLOGICAL MAPPING: J. Pitts Morphological mapping in the Axmouth-Lyme Regis Undercliffs, Devon Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, August 1979; 12: 205 - 217. ......Mu0 s i lcle ~--IAngle o,rection of slope ~Rockfall clebr,s w,t~ fines I~bO--~8~ Rockfall debris ~lSea c!,ff MORPHOLOGICAL MAPPING IN...below, and summarized in Table 2. Falls 1. Rockfalls by undermining of relatively competent rocks...... |
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ARTICLE: H. Cambefort The principles and applications of grouting Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, May 1977; 10: 57 - 95. ......of this phenomenon, the dome above the rockfall had to be sealed. The purpose of the...the layer of foam had penetrated the rockfall to a depth of less than 3 metres. FIG...chamber of the May-sur-Orne mine. The rockfalls from the dome in the shale have partly...... |
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ARTICLE: John Neville Hutchinson, David Baxter Prior and Nicholas Stephens Potentially dangerous surges in an Antrim mudslide Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1974; 7: 363 - 376. ......Stephens, N. Douglas, G. R. 1971. Some examples of mudflow and rockfall activity in north-east Ireland. Inst. Brit. Geogrs. Spec...65-78. , -- & DOUGLAS, G. R. 1971. Some examples of mudflow and rockfall activity in north-east Ireland. Inst. Brit. Geogrs. Spec. Pubn...... |
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RESEARCH-ARTICLE: Chahrokh Azimi and Pierre Desvarreux A study of one special type of mudflow in the French Alps Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1974; 7: 329 - 338. ......especially shales, due to the numerous rockfalls coming from the fissured flysch cliffs...part of the slope. The materials of the rockfalls and the debris slide have compensated...with a silty-clayey matrix. There was a rockfall of about 50 000 m3 from the limestone...... |
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SOIL SLOPES: Alan W. Bishop The stability of tips and spoil heaps Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, August 1973; 6: 335 - 376. ......very extensive slides which follow large rockfalls, in which the widely graded rock debris...Blackhawk landslide originated as a huge rockfall from the summit of the Black- hawk Mountain...1 inch in diameter. The pre-historic rockfall leading to the slide is considered by...... |
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ROCK SLOPES: Dermot Macaragh Ross-Brown Design considerations for excavated mine slopes in hard rock Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, August 1973; 6: 315 - 334. ......mining geology open-pit mining rock slopes rockfalls slope stability stabilization surface...refused to work in the pit because of the rockfall hazard. Mines are naturally reluctant...practice than the large failures. The rockfall hazard appears to be more dependent on...... |
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RESEARCH ARTICLE: F.D. Milne, A. Werritty, M.C.R. Davies and M.J. Brown A recent debris flow event and implications for hazard management Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 1 February 2009; 42: 51 - 60. ......downsizing of the Scottish Ice Sheet between c. 18 ka and 13 ka bp (Ballantyne 2002b ; Gillen 2003). More recently, smaller-scale rockfall activity was responsible for the premature closure in 1965 of the Lochearnhead to Killin railway line, which ran along the...... |
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: C. Loupasakis and J. Karfakis Abandoned quarries in the Athens urban area: safety assessment and rational land-planning design Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Feb 2008; 41: 109 - 117. ......problems of the quarry slopes, based on the rockfall mechanism, can be allocated into three categories (Karfakis Loupasakis 2005). (1) Rockfalls of overhanging blocks; remains of the...has caused numerous rock falls. (2) Rockfalls of blocks trapped or enclosed in the...... |
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PHOTO FEATURE: H. Chen and D.N. Petley The impact of landslides and debris flows triggered by Typhoon Mindulle in Taiwan Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Aug 2005; 38: 301 - 304. ......to flooding and the extensive occurrence of landslides and rockfalls. Typhoon Mindulle, which passed across Taiwan in late June...tunnel portal has been totally buried by a landslide. The rockfall shelter has unfortunately been unable to offer sufficient...... |
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: E.M. Lee Coastal cliff recession risk: a simple judgement-based model Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Jan 2005; 38: 89 - 104. ......fluvial sands and gravels (e.g. Gibbard Zalasiewicz 1988). They have a near-vertical profile and a discontinuous talus apron of rockfall and debris slide material at the cliff foot ( Fig. 3). The cliffline is fronted by a sand and shingle beach. There are no toe...... |
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REGULAR ARTICLE: L.J. Donnelly, K.J, Northmore and H.J. Siddle Block movements in the Pennines and South Wales and their association with landslides Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Feb 2002; 35: 33 - 39. ......Characteristics of the Gillot Hey Landslide and Graben The Gillot Hey Landslide is a complex rock slide-earthflow with rockfall debris incorporated in and covering the slip mass. The rear scarp is approximately 10m high and 60m long. The middle and lower...... |
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SECTION 2: TECHNIQUES IN LAND SURFACE EVALUATION: G. J. Hearn and J. S. Griffiths Landslide hazard mapping and risk assessment Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2001; 18: 43 - 52. ......distance or range of distances, such as boulders impacting on buildings and public amenities located at varying distances from a rockfall source; the risk consequences attached to different event out- comes occurring, measured in economic terms, e.g. by reference...... |
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ARTICLE: Evert Hoek Putting numbers to geology—an engineer's viewpoint Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, February 1999; 32: 1 - 19. ......Hydel Project, N. W. Himalaya, India. Journal of Engineering Geology (India), , 25 (1-4), 181-192, . . 1993. Rockfall Hazard Rating System-Participants' Manual. , Federal Highway Administration Publication No. FHWA SA-93-057, , Washington...... |
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ARTICLE: S. E. Hill and M. S. Rosenbaum Assessing the significant factors in a rock weathering system Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, May 1998; 31: 85 - 94. ......tunnel support. Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology. , 6 , 189-236, . . 1993. Hazard and risk assessment in rockfall prone areas. Risk and reliability in ground engineering. , Thomas Telford. London. (ed.). 1970. Rock Weathering...... |
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SECTION 5: STANDARDS OF LANDFILL ENGINEERING: Michael Jefferies, David Hall, John Hinchliff and Morag Aiken Risk assessment: where are we, and where are we going? Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1996; 11: 341 - 359. ......simulation. the merits of this approach and it clearly can be applied where hazard control is possible; slope remedial measures in a rockfall or debris slide prone areas are examples in the geological context. Danger control. The chance that a particular hazard may...... |
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SECTION 5: EXCAVATIONS AND SLOPES: D. G. Ross and G. M. Reeves Study of the effect of excavation technique on rock slope stability and slope maintenance costs at two locations in Scotland Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1995; 10: 369 - 376. ......been negligible and instability has involved only small-scale rockfalls (Swindells 1981). Field examination appears to have confirmed...the wedge intersection angle is less than 10?, so that any rockfall would be of limited volume. In most instances toppling failure...... |
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BOOK REVIEW: Book Reviews Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1993; 26: 369 - 372. ......techniques appears to be represented, with papers covering methods such as dewatering, reinforcement, anchors, lime stabili- zation, rockfall containment, retaining walls and regrad- ing of slopes. This book is a very useful 'snapshot' of current prac- BOOK REVIEWS...... |
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ARTICLE: R. Anbalagan Environmental hazards of unplanned urbanization of mountainous terrains: a case study of a Himalayan town Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, August 1993; 26: 179 - 184. ......is formed of rocks of the Upper and Middle Krol Formations. Rockfalls are common, the falling material forming a cone of debris...exception of the Sukha tal area almost the whole of Nainital face rockfall problems from Naina peak and hence is unsuitable for future...... |
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SESSION 3A (II) QUATERNARY ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL MAPPING: M. A. E. Browne and A. A. McMillan British Geological Survey thematic geology maps of Quaternary deposits in Scotland Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1991; 7: 511 - 518. ......Boulder clay diamicton glacial > 10K Morainic variable glacial > 1 OK drift (~ Head variable solifluction > 10K Scree gravel rockfall unspecified detritus talus o---o Blown Sand sand dunes < 1OK Key: 10K 10,000 years before present mounds & ridges shown by...... |
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SESSION 7: ABANDONED LIMESTONE MINES IN THE WEST MIDLANDS: T. I. Longworth Monitoring of ground movement above an abandoned limestone mine Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1988; 5: 299 - 306. ......compared to tilt of beam measured by water-level gauges. FIG. 9. Diagrammatic installation of the BRE borehole electro- level. rockfall observations by Richards & Miller (1987) and microseismic monitoring by Miller et a1.(1987) have shown a high level of mine...... |
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SESSION 3: DATA ACQUISITION: T. H. Al-Dabbagh and J. C. Cripps Data sources for planning: geomorphological mapping of landslides in north-east Derbyshire Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1987; 4: 101 - 114. ......scarps are vertical and undercutting of beds gives rise to FIG. 6. Geomorphological map of the landslip at Mam Tor. (iii) (iv) rockfall instability. Others are vegetated and have apparently reached a stable condition. In the case of Mam Tor and Cowms Moor a slickensided...... |
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SESSION 7: THE INFRASTRUCTURE, ITS DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT: M.E. Barton The sunken lanes of Southern England: Engineering geological considerations Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 1987; 4: 411 - 417. ......diffculty with sunken lanes is the lack of space, making it impossible in most cases to provide a proper 'buffer zone' to contain rockfall (Ritchie 1963). A list of possible engineering works is given in Table 1. These are graded according to the severity with which...... |
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PHOTOGRAPHIC FEATURE: Castle Peak Power Station, Hong Kong—Backslopes Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 1985; 18: ii. ......eight berms typically 2-10 m wide were formed at approximately 15 m intervals to provide access for face maintenance, as a rockfall trap and for the construction of the berm drainage system. One wider berm accommodates a four-lane dual car- riageway. Additional...... |
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ARTICLE: D. C. Starr, A. P. Stiles and R. M. Nisbet Rock slope stability and remedial measures for a residential development at Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, August 1981; 14: 175 - 193. ......engineer skilled in the design and construction of rock faces for the purpose of designing and detailing support meas- ures, rockfall control measures, and drainage measures. 3. Large-scale engineering geological drawings (marked-up transparent overlays to...... |
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ARTICLE: R. S. Evans An analysis of secondary toppling rock failures—the stress redistribution method Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, May 1981; 14: 77 - 86. ......the failure must have moved forward. The role of weathering and jointing PIG. 7. Rock column near the middle of the Dombarton Rockfall. View looking to the north. (b) The fundamental influence of joints and fissures on failure. Almost all of the joint surfaces...... |
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ARTICLE: J. N. Hutchinson, E. N. Bromhead and J. F. Lupini Additional observations on the Folkestone Warren landslides Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, February 1980; 13: 1 - 31. ......movement of the Vaiont slide. (g) The sudden undrained loading (Hutchinson & Bhandari 1971) of the rear of a slide through rockfall, for example. This could occur either just before or just after the commencement of renewed movements of the slide itself...... |
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ARTICLE: John Wakelin Norman and Jonathan Fordham Huntington Possible applications of photogeology to the study of rock mechanics Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, May 1974; 7: 107 - 119. ......rapidly could provide a three dimensional study for the behaviour in rocks during blasting or undergoing periods of controlled rockfall or roof collapse. An interesting example of this sort of study is given in a Canadian experiment of the study of a controlled...... |
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Ian Elliot Higginbottom and Peter George Fookes Engineering aspects of periglacial features in Britain Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, December 1970; 3: 85 - 117. ......glaciation, may result in instability, with the development of rock falls and slides. An example of this is believed to be the rockfall at Dumbarton Castle (Price & Knill 1967) but further consideration of this process is deferred to the section dealing with...... |
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