Slope-stability analysis and creep susceptibility of Quaternary sediments on the northeastern United States continental slope

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Abstract

The continental slope off the northeastern United States is a relatively steep, morphologically complex surface which shows abundant evidence of submarine slides and related processes. Because this area may be developed by the petroleum industry, questions arise concerning the potential for further slope failures or unacceptable deformations and the conditions necessary to cause such instabilities. Accordingly, a generalized analysis of slope stability and the stress—strain—time-dependent behavior of the sediments is being conducted.

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Publication type Conference Paper
Title Slope-stability analysis and creep susceptibility of Quaternary sediments on the northeastern United States continental slope
DOI 10.1007/978-94-009-4958-4_7
Volume 1
Year Published 1984
Language English
Publisher Springer
Contributing office(s) Coastal and Marine Geology Program, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Description 21 p.
Larger Work Type Book
Larger Work Subtype Conference publication
Larger Work Title Seabed mechanics: IUTAM symposium
First page 65
Last page 75
Conference Location Newcastle, U.K.
Conference Date September 5-9, 1983
Country United States
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