Deep-seated movements in stiff jointed clays: the role of structural discontinuities.
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Published:2004
A. Sciotti, G. Calabresi, 2004. "Deep-seated movements in stiff jointed clays: the role of structural discontinuities.", Advances in geotechnical engineering: The Skempton conference: Proceedings of a three day conference on advances in geotechnical engineering, organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers and held at the Royal Geographical Society, London, UK, on 29–31 March 2004
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In this paper two slope movements in two different Pliocene clay formations outcropping in Central Italy are examined. Both clays are overconsolidated and affected by structural discontinuities mostly induced by the tectonic activity. The two cases have been studied adopting a specific methodology where geotechnical analysis is strongly based on an accurate geological framework and reliable field monitoring. The relationship between geological setting and pattern of displacements has been identified and the role played by structural discontinuities highlighted.
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The Ancona Landslide
The Ancona Landslide mechanism
Deep-seated movements in Pienza
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