Degradation of cut and fill slopes in sedimentary rock formations along the Miri-Bintulu Road Sarawak Malaysia


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Mokhtar Sheikh Mohamed, . (2001) Degradation of cut and fill slopes in sedimentary rock formations along the Miri-Bintulu Road Sarawak Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

The Miri-Bintulu Road traverses through young sedimentary rock formations of Sarawak for some 200 km. After serving for more than 15 years degradation of some geological structures has lead to slope instability. Soil and geological investigations were carried out to trace to the roots of the problems. The probable causes of slope failure were ascertained. Unfavourable geological features and inadequate protection against surface-runoff erosion have triggered majority of the failures. Specific inherited geological problems were highlighted. For some complex slope instabilities safe retreat from the sliding mass was proposed with the creation of buffer zones.


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Abstract

The Miri-Bintulu Road traverses through young sedimentary rock formations of Sarawak for some 200 km. After serving for more than 15 years degradation of some geological structures has lead to slope instability. Soil and geological investigations were carried out to trace to the roots of the problems. The probable causes of slope failure were ascertained. Unfavourable geological features and inadequate protection against surface-runoff erosion have triggered majority of the failures. Specific inherited geological problems were highlighted. For some complex slope instabilities safe retreat from the sliding mass was proposed with the creation of buffer zones.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
AGROVOC Term: SOIL DEGRADATION
AGROVOC Term: SEDIMENTATION
AGROVOC Term: SOIL MOVEMENT
AGROVOC Term: WEATHERING
AGROVOC Term: GEOLOGY
AGROVOC Term: ENGINEERING
AGROVOC Term: RUNOFF
AGROVOC Term: SARAWAK
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16161

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