LOCATING SUBSIDENCE SLIP PLANES

The alkathene tubing method for locating the slip plane in embankments and cuttings is described. Auger tubing is driven vertically to a depth below the probable slip surface. The alkathene tubing is placed into the auger tubing hole and is allowed to deform by the shearing action of the slip. A mandrel on a cord is suspended down the tubing to measure the depth at which the deformation occurs.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1957-3-29

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 356
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 106

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment tests; Shear properties; Slope failure; Soil mechanics; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Test equipment
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037627
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM