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Engineering geology and subdivision planning in New Zealand
Abstract The subdivision of land for residential purposes requires the prior identification of hazards to development, and engineering geological assessment techniques form an integral part of sound urban planning practices. Selected examples from South Island localities illustrate our engineering geological approach to subdivision planning, which involves site mapping, test-pit logging and limited geotechnical testing, and we outline recommended practices for the preparation of scheme and concept plans. Proposed residential subdivision sites are assessed in terms of those active (geomorphic) processes that led to their development, and the future occurrence of damaging events is quantified in terms of the available historic and/or geologic record. A site model is also developed to integrate surface and subsurface geology with available geotechnical data, thereby identifying those parts of the subdivision that require additional investigation at the detailed design or construction stages, and likewise delineating those areas that are unsuitable for residential development because of geologic or topographic constraints.
Engineering geology and subdivision planning in New Zealand
Abstract The subdivision of land for residential purposes requires the prior identification of hazards to development, and engineering geological assessment techniques form an integral part of sound urban planning practices. Selected examples from South Island localities illustrate our engineering geological approach to subdivision planning, which involves site mapping, test-pit logging and limited geotechnical testing, and we outline recommended practices for the preparation of scheme and concept plans. Proposed residential subdivision sites are assessed in terms of those active (geomorphic) processes that led to their development, and the future occurrence of damaging events is quantified in terms of the available historic and/or geologic record. A site model is also developed to integrate surface and subsurface geology with available geotechnical data, thereby identifying those parts of the subdivision that require additional investigation at the detailed design or construction stages, and likewise delineating those areas that are unsuitable for residential development because of geologic or topographic constraints.
Engineering geology and subdivision planning in New Zealand
Bell, D.H. (author) / Pettinga, J.R. (author)
Engineering Geology ; 22 ; 45-59
1985-02-12
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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