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Jul 1967
Buttress Design Earthquake-Induced Slides
Authors: Erwin Long, M.ASCE, and Warren GeorgeAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 93, Issue 4
Abstract
The Fourth Avenue slide resulting from the 1964 Alaska Earthquake was a retrogressive translatory slide, creating a graben and horst configuration with negligible flattening of the slope or passive stabilization of the slide toe. The 900-ft-wide by 1800-ft-long slide area endangered the heart of the Anchorage business area. Stabilization was accomplished by the construction of a gravel buttress designed to resist forces caused by sand or clay liquefaction, horizontal or circular sliding, or slumping, static or dynamic forces. New methods of slide analysis had to be devised for use in conjunction with accepted methods of normal slide analysis. Recommendations on building restrictions are provided.
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Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 93 • Issue 4 • July 1967
Pages: 595 - 609
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© 1967 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jul 1967
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Erwin Long, M.ASCE
Long, Erwin, Chf., Soil Design Sect., U.S. Army Engr. Dist., Anchorage, Alaska
Warren George
George, Warren, Chf., Engrg. Div., U. S. Army Engr. Dist., Anchorage, Alaska
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