Landslides in China: Selected Case Studies

Author: Yan Yueping
Language: Chinese and English bilingual
ISBN/ISSN: 7802460447
Published on: 2007-01
Hardcover

In this book, landslides are selected into eight types. Most photos shown here were taken by experienced engineers working on landslide investigation and mitingation projects, with limited concern on their artistic effects. Informations about these landslides are focused on their geographical location, geological conditions, structural characteristic, stability status, hazard potential and mitigation approaches, etc. It is worthwhile to note that several historical landslides are included, e.g.., the Yigonglandslide in Tibet (2000), the Qianjiangping landslide in Zigui of Hubei Province (2003), and the landslide at Tiantai Town in Xuanhuan of Sichuan Province (2004), etc. Several disastrous landslides triggered by earthquakes are also presented in the album, for example, the Diexi landslide which dammed the Mingjiang River in Sichuan Province in 1933, and the Landslide dam created in the Qianjiang River of Chongqing City in 1865. In addition, case studies on landslide mitigation programs in the Three Gorges Reservoir have provided useful information on comprehensive landslide prevention and managent approaches and land use, planning and development strategy.

1. Landslides on Dipping Beds
2. Mudslides and Falls in Tertiary Materials
3. Landslides in Loess
4. Landslides in Weathered and Colluvial Materials
5. Avalaches and Damming Induced by Earthquake and Snowmelt
6. Landslides Induced by Reservoir Filling
7. Landslides and Rockfalls Induced by Mining
8. Landslides Induced by Urban Development and Highway