Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Date
03 Jun 1993, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Abstract
Geological mapping, geophysical surveys, test pits, and shallow borings were used to identify and evaluate a site containing a landslide complex. An investigation was performed to characterize the extent and nature of the complex, determine the susceptibility to movement, and the potential for impact on a nearby proposed reservoir and dam. The methods of investigation established a relationship between the morphology, geology, and hydrology of the slide complex. The surface of the slide was initially identified by a series of scarps, seeps, and slopes. Seismic refraction and resistivity surveys were performed to determine depths to the basal failure surface and to aid in the selection of two borehole locations. The results of the combined investigation activities led to estimation of an areal extent of about 35 ha, a thickness of about 12.5 m. in the drilled area, and a low potential for rapid displacement.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Meeting Name
3rd Conference of the International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Document Version
Final Version
Rights
© 1993 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Creative Commons Licensing
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
File Type
text
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Tyrala, Lester M., "Recognition and Delineation of a Landslide, Turkey" (1993). International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering. 13.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/icchge/3icchge/3icchge-session06/13
Recognition and Delineation of a Landslide, Turkey
St. Louis, Missouri
Geological mapping, geophysical surveys, test pits, and shallow borings were used to identify and evaluate a site containing a landslide complex. An investigation was performed to characterize the extent and nature of the complex, determine the susceptibility to movement, and the potential for impact on a nearby proposed reservoir and dam. The methods of investigation established a relationship between the morphology, geology, and hydrology of the slide complex. The surface of the slide was initially identified by a series of scarps, seeps, and slopes. Seismic refraction and resistivity surveys were performed to determine depths to the basal failure surface and to aid in the selection of two borehole locations. The results of the combined investigation activities led to estimation of an areal extent of about 35 ha, a thickness of about 12.5 m. in the drilled area, and a low potential for rapid displacement.
