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Slope engineering for mountain roads /

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Hearn, G. J. (Gareth J.) (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Geological Society, 2011.
Colección:Geological Society engineering geology special publication ; no. 24.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A. Landlsides and mountain roads: Introduction
  • Project phasing and procurement in relation to slope management
  • Slope materials, landslide causes and landslide mechanisms
  • Landslide risk management for mountain roads.
  • B. Site investigation: Scope and programming
  • Desk studies
  • Field mapping
  • Ground investigation
  • Slope movement monitoring.
  • C. Design and construction: Route corridor and alignment selection
  • Earthworks
  • Soil slope stabilization
  • Rock slope stabilization
  • Retaining structures
  • Slope and road drainage
  • Erosion control.
  • D. Slope management: Slope management.