AN UNUSUAL SLIP IN A ROCK CUTTING

The circumstances surrounding a landslide in England in 1942 are reported, and the corrective actions enumerated. Considerable detail is given including restoration of the tracks and stabilization of the slip.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1944-5-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 498-501
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 80

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Embankments; Slope failure; Soil mechanics; Soil stabilization; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037968
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM