The Influence of Clay Minerals on Surficial Earth Movements.

Abstract

The report is a condensed summary based on studies extending over 10 years and covered by 16 publications. Mention is made of the clay-water situation, the role of clay minerals in landslide formation, the range of speeds in landslide movement, the fluid movement of clay (thixotropy), and underflow in landslides. Discussion is included on theories of landslide origin. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1972
Accession Number
AD0766209

Entities

People

  • Paul F. Kerr

Organizations

  • Columbia University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Landslides

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.