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Apr 26, 2012
Slow-Moving Landslides in East Honolulu
Publication: Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering
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This paper reviews a class of slow-moving landslides that is prevalent in most of the deep-seated leeward valleys of East Oahu. Attention is placed on one slide in particular that shares similarities with the others in terms of morphology, topographic setting, rainfall patterns, subsurface soils and groundwater conditions. Discussion centers on geotechnical properties, correlations to rainfall patterns, slope monitoring results, slope stability modeling, and potential stabilization measures. It is found that most comprehensive solutions are impractical, except perhaps for the construction of a toe buttress. Light residential use may still be possible in the absence of comprehensive stabilization if risks are understood and prudent design features are adhered to. This is conceivable only because of the slow-moving character of the sliding processes, which generally does not pose a threat to health or safety.
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© 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Climates
- Environmental engineering
- Geohazards
- Geology
- Geomatics
- Geomechanics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Groundwater
- Landslides
- Meteorology
- Precipitation
- Rainfall
- Slope stability
- Slopes
- Soil mechanics
- Soil properties
- Subsurface environment
- Surveying methods
- Topography
- Water (by type)
- Water and water resources
- Water management
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Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering University of Hawaii, 2540 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822.E-mail: [email protected]
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