ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF NUCLEAR CRATERS. REPORT 3. REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON SLOPES EXCAVATED IN WEAK SHALES.
Abstract
This report is concerned with the slope stability problems which will arise if a new channel is excavated through the types of weak shale encountered along the present panama Canal. It includes (a) a discussion of the need for slope stability analyses for new routes, and the approaches which might be used to obtain the necessary data; (b) a review of past experience with slopes in the field and with laboratory tests, especially experience with the present Panama Canal; and (c) a description of some new studies, including first attempts at reanalysis of the landslide experience at the Panama Canal and development of new laboratory test equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0487981
Entities
People
- L. A. Wolfskill
- R. C. Hirschfeld
- R. V. Whitman
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology