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Tunnelling soils in South Auckland, New Zealand
Abstract The formation and occurrence of subterranean erosion tunnels is considered to be a more widespread phenomenon than has previously been recognised. The formation of erosion tunnels is related to the physico-chemical characteristics of soils and is dependent upon the concurrent occurrence of a number of factors, including soil characteristics, climate, topography, geology and hydraulic considerations. Of particular consideration is the comparatively widespread identification of erosion tunnels in sedimentary deposits in which the phenomena have previously been thought to be isolated occurrences. The methods for determining the propensity for tunnelling to develop within a soil are not well defined, and lead to apparently anomalous results. There is thus a need for continued research on the occurrence of these phenomena, and the development of suitable laboratory tests to better define soils which present a risk.
Tunnelling soils in South Auckland, New Zealand
Abstract The formation and occurrence of subterranean erosion tunnels is considered to be a more widespread phenomenon than has previously been recognised. The formation of erosion tunnels is related to the physico-chemical characteristics of soils and is dependent upon the concurrent occurrence of a number of factors, including soil characteristics, climate, topography, geology and hydraulic considerations. Of particular consideration is the comparatively widespread identification of erosion tunnels in sedimentary deposits in which the phenomena have previously been thought to be isolated occurrences. The methods for determining the propensity for tunnelling to develop within a soil are not well defined, and lead to apparently anomalous results. There is thus a need for continued research on the occurrence of these phenomena, and the development of suitable laboratory tests to better define soils which present a risk.
Tunnelling soils in South Auckland, New Zealand
Goldsmith, P.R. (author) / Smith, E.H. (author)
Engineering Geology ; 22 ; 1-11
1985-02-12
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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