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Quaternary Engineering Geology: Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the Engineering Group of the Geological Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 10-14 September 1989

GA. Forster, Engineering Geology Research Group British Geological Survey Nottingham, UK M. G. Culshaw, Engineering Geology Research Group British Geological Survey Nottingham, UK J. C. Cripps, Department of Geology University of Sheffield Sheffield, UK J. A. Little, Department of Civil Engineering Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, UK C. F. Moon, School of Construction Sheffield City Polytechnic Sheffield,

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Contents: 1991 , Volume 7   [Index by Author]

       Title Description

       Introduction

       Keynote address

       Session 1 Glacially Derived Deposits (a) Processes and materials properties

       Session 1b Engineering Implications of Glacially Derived Deposits

       Session 2 Periglacial and Slope Processes

       Session 2a Processes and Materials Properties

       Session 2b Periglacial and Slope Processes: Engineering Implications

       Session 3 Non-glacial Processes and Deposits and Quaternary Engineering Geological Mapping

       Session 3a (i) Tropical Processes and Deposits

       Session 3a (ii) Quaternary Engineering Geological Mapping

       Session 3b Temperate Processes and Deposits

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Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: NP. [Abstract] [PDF] FREE

Introduction

M. G. Culshaw, J. C. Cripps, F. G. Bell and C. F. Moon
Engineering geology of Quaternary soils: I. Processes and properties
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 3-38. [Abstract] [PDF] [References] FREE

F. G. Bell
Engineering geology of Quaternary soils: II Methods of treatment
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 39-62. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

M. A. E. Browne
An introduction to the geology of central Scotland
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 63-70. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

Keynote address

P. G. Fookes
Quaternary engineering geology
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 73-98. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

Session 1 Glacially Derived Deposits (a) Processes and materials properties

N. G. T. Fannin
Report on Session 1a: Processes and material properties of glacially derived deposits
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 101-102. [Abstract] [PDF]

F. G. Bell
A survey of the geotechnical properties of some till deposits on the north coast of Norfolk
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 103-110. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

F. G. Bell and A. Forster
The geotechnical characteristics of the till deposits of Holderness
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 111-118. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

B. D. Bone, D. Long and M. S. Stoker
The influence of stratigraphy on the Variation in geotechnical properties of the offshore Quaternary succession, Scotland
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 119-126. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

D. M. Cruden and P.C. Tsui
Some influences of ice thrusting in geotechnical engineering
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 127-134. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

C. Harris
Glacially deformed bedrock at Wylfa Head, Anglesey, North Wales
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 135-142. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

D. Hossain and D. G. McKinlay
The influence of fissures on the consolidation of a glacial till
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 143-149. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

M. A. Paul and L. M. Jobson
Geotechnical properties of soft clays from the Witch Ground Basin, central North Sea
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 151-156. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

M. S. Rosenbaum and R. L. Stevens
The application of stochastic modelling to the evaluation of ground conditions in Late Quaternary Sediments in Göteborg, Sweden
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 157-161. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

P.F. Stevens, A.J. Morey, M.K. Sanders and S.H. Mallett
Development of a regional model for the Devensian Glaciation of County Durham for use in the assessment of sand and gravel resources
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 163-170. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]


Discussion of Session 1a
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 171-180. [PDF] [References] FREE

Session 1b Engineering Implications of Glacially Derived Deposits

J. A. Little
Report on Session 1b
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 183-193. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

G. Butenko and S. R. Østmo
The importance of multidisciplinary geoscience investigations for engineering projects in the Oseberg, Brage and Troll Fields
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 195-202. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

G. A. Cochrane and P. G. Carter
Highway embankment construction across the Strathearn buried Valley
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 203-209. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

A. J. Cooper
Waste disposal site selection techniques in Quaternary terraine Ontario, Canada
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 211-217. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

B. J. Gregory and A. L. Bell
Geotechnical properties of Quaternary deposits in the Belfast area
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 219-228. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

A. Marsland and J. J. M. Powell
Field and laboratory investigations of the clay tills at the test bed site at the Building Research Establishment, Garston, Hertfordshire
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 229-238. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

G. D. Matheson and J. Oliphant
Suitability and acceptability for earthworking with reference to glacial tills in Scotland
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 239-249. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

N. S. Robins and D. F. Ball
Groundwater in the Quaternary deposits of Scotland: a valuable resource and a potential engineering hazard
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 251-255. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

R. L. Stevens, M. S. Rosenbaum and L. G. Hellgren
Origins and engineering hazards of Swedish glaciomarine and marine clays
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 257-264. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

J. P. Sully and R. G. Campanella
Lateral stress measurements in a glaciomarine silty clay
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 265-270. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]


Discussion of Session 1b
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 271-279. [PDF]

Session 2 Periglacial and Slope Processes

J. N. Hutchinson
Theme lecture: Periglacial and slope processes
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 283-331. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

Session 2a Processes and Materials Properties

K. D. Privett
Report on Session 2a
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 335-337. [Abstract] [PDF]

F. G. Bell and J. M. Coultard
The Tees laminated clay
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 339-348. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

T. P. Gostelow, R. J. O. Hamblin, D. I. Harris and D. W. Hight
The influence of late and post glacial slope development on the engineering geology of Wenlock Shale near Ironbridge, Salop
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 349-359. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

P. G. Kalaugher and P. Grainger
The influence of changes in sea level on coastal cliff instability in Devon
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 361-367. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

D. Long
The identification of features due to former permafrost in the North Sea
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 369-372. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

C. D. Parks
A review of the mechanisms of cambering and valley bulging
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 373-380. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

A. W. Skempton, D. Norbury, D. J. Petley and T. W. Spink
Solifluction shears at Carsington, Derbyshire
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 381-387. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

T. W. Spink
Periglacial discontinuities in Eocene clays near Denham, Buckinghamshire
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 389-396. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]


Discussion of Session 2a
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 397-405. [PDF] [References] FREE

Session 2b Periglacial and Slope Processes: Engineering Implications

D. J. Petley
Report on Session 2b
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 409-414. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

M. E. Barton, G. J. Evans, S. B. Haji Yusof and Ho Wai Kin
The in situ density and shearing resistance of the Hampshire Basin Plateau Gravels
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 415-422. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

J. D. Lewis
Glacigenic soils of the Taff Valley, South Wales: their geomorphology, geology and engineering properties
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 423-430. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

D. C. Starr and A. A. Mulroney
Ground investigation, design and construction monitoring of a full-face tunnel drive in layered Quaternary deposits
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 431-440. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

M. D. Wright
Pleistocene deposits of the South Wales Coalfield and their engineering significance
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 441-448. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]


Discussion of Session 2b
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 449-455. [PDF] FREE

Session 3 Non-glacial Processes and Deposits and Quaternary Engineering Geological Mapping

G. E. Blight
Theme lecture: Tropical processes causing rapid geological change
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 459-471. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

Session 3a (i) Tropical Processes and Deposits

J. R. Cook and J. S. Younger
Highway construction aspects of the Quaternary engineering geology of West Java
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 475-483. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

M. G. Culshaw, K. J. Northmore and P. R. N. Hobbs
Undisturbed pit sampling of tropical red clay soils
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 485-490. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

G. Guorui
The distribution, formation and engineering properties of Quaternary regional Sediments in China
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 491-501. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

K. Sirwan, A. H. Majeed and B. A. Wadood
Consolidation characteristics of gypsiferous soils
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 503-508. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

Session 3a (ii) Quaternary Engineering Geological Mapping

M. A. E. Browne and A. A. McMillan
British Geological Survey thematic geology maps of Quaternary deposits in Scotland
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 511-518. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

J. D. Cornwell and D. M. McCann
The application of geophysical methods to the geological mapping of Quaternary sediments
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 519-526. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

E. F. J. de Mulder and R. Hillen
Recent developments in engineering Quaternary geology in the Geological Survey of The Netherlands
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 527-531. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

M. A. El-Sohby and S. O. Mazen
Distribution and verification of Quaternary deposits in the Cairo Area
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 533-540. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

P. G. Marinos and G. S. Xidakis
Engineering geology and mapping of the Quaternary deposits of the city of Xanthi, N. Greece
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 541-547. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

P. M. Maurenbrecher and R. Kronieger
Mass Classification of Quaternary gravel deposits
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 549-554. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

S. Penn
The geophysical investigation of Quaternary geological environments
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 555-562. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

F. Schokking and B. Hoogendoorn
Computer aided compilation of settlement maps for the provinces of Friesland and Gelderland, The Netherlands
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 563-571. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

F. S. Stewart
An evaluation of seismic and borehole data available from onshore and offshore site investigations of relict glaciated areas
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 573-578. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]


Discussion of Session 3a
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 579-594. [PDF] [References] FREE

Session 3b Temperate Processes and Deposits

D. F. T. Nash
Report on Session 3b
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 597-601. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

T. H. Al-Dabbagh and S. Q. Al-Naqib
Tigris river terrace mapping in northern Iraq and the geotechnical properties of the youngest stage near Dao Al-Qamar Village
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 603-609. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

I. D. Clarke, K. Roose and W. Riemer
Protection of the Pleistocene Sediments along the rim of the San Jacinto reservoir in Bolivia
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 611-617. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

C. V. Constantinidis, N. Sabatakakis and G. Tsiambaos
Engineering geological aspects of the Quaternary deposits of an urban area in southwest Greece
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 619-626. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

D. Cook and G. Pereira
Records of settlement of the M5 motorway over the Somerset Levels
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 627-635. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

A. B. Hawkins, I.M. Lloyd and D. F. T. Nash
The significance of mottling in the description of Quaternary estuarine soils
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 637-642. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

R. H. Jones, R. G. Lee and A. R. Dawson
Full scale trials of grid-reinforced soil foundations on alluvium
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 643-649. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

H. Kotera, T. Sakemi and T. Matsui
A precompression method of soft ground improvement using dewatering
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 651-658. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

M. Kovacik and R. Ondrasic
The effect of Quaternary uplift on the stability of slopes in the central part the Skorusinske Vrchy mountains in the west Carpathians
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 659-664. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

T. H. Liu and X. K. Yan
An investigation of the Nanyang swelling clays
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 665-670. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

S. Okusa, N. Takahama and Y. Fujita
Landslide history in a Tertiary sedimentary basin in the Quaternary in Japan
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 671-677. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

P. S. Ringrose, P. Hancock, C. Fenton and C. A. Davenport
Quaternary tectonic activity in Scotland
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 679-686. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

E. I. Tkachuk
Predictive models for the engineering properties of some Quaternary clay deposits in the U.S.S.R
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 687-694. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]

L. Yu Hai
The relationship between Quaternary geology and ground subsidence for some cities in China
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 695-699. [Abstract] [PDF]


Discussion of Session 3b
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 701-712. [PDF] [References] FREE

D. Muir Wood
Quaternary engineering geology: a summary
Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications 1991 volume 7: 713-715. [Abstract] [PDF]


Quaternary Engineering Geology: Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the Engineering Group of the Geological Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 10-14 September 1989
GA. Forster, Engineering Geology Research Group British Geological Survey Nottingham, UK M. G. Culshaw, Engineering Geology Research Group British Geological Survey Nottingham, UK J. C. Cripps, Department of Geology University of Sheffield Sheffield, UK J. A. Little, Department of Civil Engineering Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, UK C. F. Moon, School of Construction Sheffield City Polytechnic Sheffield,