Steady movement of landslides in fine-grained soils
Subtitle: a model for sliding over an irregular slip surface
By: by Rex L. Baum and Arvid M. Johnson.
Contributors: Johnson, Arvid M.
Series: Landslide processes in Utah--observation and theory ;; ch. D; U.S. Geological Survey bulletin ;; 1842; U.S. Geological Survey bulletin ;; 1842-D.
Publisher: U.S. G.P.O.; For sale by USGS Map Distribution
Published: 1993
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]; Denver, CO
Language: eng
Number of pages: 28
Subjects: Landslides -- Utah.
Description: Analysis of a possible mechanism for sliding of landslides on irregular slip surfaces shows how surface roughness can retard movement of landslides in fine-grained soils.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 26-28).