Slope engineering for mountain roads

• Other Authors: Hearn, G. J. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Geological Society, 2011.
• Series: Geological Society engineering geology special publication ; no. 24.
• Subjects: Mountain roads > Design and construction.; Slopes (Physical geography); elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781862393868; 1862393869; 9781523122035; 152312203X; 9781786201614; 1786201615; 9781862393318; 1862393311
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 301 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)

Table of Contents:

• 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.