ROCK CUTTINGS FOR RAILWAYS--CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND GEOLOGY

This paper deals with the interaction of construction methods, design and geology exemplified in the construction of the standard gauge railway in Western Australia. Two case histories show the influence of folding, faulting and construction methods in the case of slope failure and slope stability.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Western Australia Conference, August 1979.
• Corporate Authors:

  Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

  204 Lygon Street
  Carlton, Victoria  Australia  3053
• Authors:
  • Gordon, F R
• Conference:
  • Western Australia Conference, August 1979.
• Publication Date: 1979

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 225-236

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction projects; Excavations; Geological events; Lines of track; Location; Rockslides; Slope stability; Slopes; Soil stabilization
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• Old TRIS Terms: Geological conditions; Line location
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00316257
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Conf Series 8
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 16 1980 12:00AM