40. The mechanics of first-time slides in the London clay cliff at the Isle of Sheppey, England
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Published:1991
N. Dixon, BSc, PhD, FGS, E. N. Bromhead, BSc, MSc, DIC, PhD, MICE, 1991. "40. The mechanics of first-time slides in the London clay cliff at the Isle of Sheppey, England", Slope stability engineering developments and applications: Proceedings of the international conference on slope stability organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers and held on the Isle of Wight on 15–18 April 1991, The Institution of Civil Engineers
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A number of first-time rotational landslides in these coastal cliffs of London Clay have been investigated. Slide behaviour is controlled by a stress relief modified pore water pressure regime. In addition, it appears the shape of the slip surface and the distribution of mobilised shear strength are influenced by bedding related features within the London Clay. Pre-failure deformations resulting from stress relief also have a potentially important effect on the distribution of mobilised shear strength.
INTRODUCTION
SITE DESCRIPTION
PORE WATER PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS
FIELD OBSERVATIONS OF FIRST-TIME SLIDES
MECHANICS OF FIRST-TIME SLIDES AT WARDEN POINT
SUMMARY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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