Kinematic and block theory analyses for shiplock slopes of the three Gorges dam site in China

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 21-42

  Um, J G ^a   Kulatilake, P H S W ^a  

^a University of Arizona   (United States)

Author keywords

Block theory; Kinematic analysis; Rock slope stability; Shiplocks; Three Gorges project

Indexed keywords

DAMS; EARTHQUAKES; KINEMATICS; MAPPING;

SHIPLOCK SLOPES;

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY;

DAM; GRANITE; RESERVOIR; SLOPE DYNAMICS; SLOPE STABILITY;

CHINA;

EID: 0034906379     PISSN: 09603182     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1012284727685     Document Type: Article

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4. Stability of the dam foundation, rock mass classification and optimization of the foundation line
5. Mechanism of weathering for crystalline rock in the three Gorges and discussion of physical and mechanical properties of slightly weathered rock mass