A nomogram for interpreting slope stability of fine-grained deposits in modern and ancient-marine environments.
Journal of Sedimentary Petrology
By: J.S. Booth, D.A. Sangrey, and J.K. Fugate
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Abstract
This nomogram was designed to aid in interpreting the causes of mass movement in modern and ancient settings, to provide a basis for evaluating and predicting slope stability under given conditions and to further the understanding of the relationships among the several key factors that control slope stability. Design of the nomogram is based on effective stress and combines consolidation theory as applicable to depositional environments with the infinite-slope model of slope-stability analysis. If infinite-slope conditions are assumed to exist, the effective overburden stress can be used to derive a factor of safety against static slope failure by using the angle of internal friction and the slope angle. -from Authors
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A nomogram for interpreting slope stability of fine-grained deposits in modern and ancient-marine environments. |
| Series title | Journal of Sedimentary Petrology |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Sedimentary Petrology |
| First page | 29 |
| Last page | 36 |
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