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Geotechnical Assessment of Shallow (Surficial) Slope Stability Zoning on the Proposed Paskapoo Slopes Park

Hong (Joanna) Chen, Dennis E. Becker, Delwyn G. Fredlund, Tricia Grieef

In the proceedings of: GEO2010 Calgary: 63rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 6th Canadian Permafrost Conference

Session: T2-B

ABSTRACT: The topography of the proposed Paskapoo Slopes Natural Environment Park area exhibits relatively high relief corresponding to natural slopes, ravines and hillsides and has a history of shallow slope instability. To assist the City of Calgary in planning trails and pathways in the park, a geotechnical engineering assessment was carried out to identify shallow (surficial) slope failure mechanisms. This paper describes and discusses the background of the project, geological and geotechnical setting, factors that contribute to shallow slope instability and proposed zoning activities.

RÉSUMÉ: Le nouveau parc environnemental Paskapoo se situe sur un terrain accidenté qui comprend des pentes naturelles, des ravins et des collines qui ont subit de nombreux glissements de terrain au cours des années. Afin d'aider la ville de Calgary dans leur planification des pistes cyclables et des sentiers pédestres pour leurs parcs, une évaluation géotechnique a été menée afin d'identifier les mécanismes responsables pour l'instabilité de ces pentes. Cet article décrit le contexte géologique du projet, explique les paramètres géotechniques, discute des facteurs qui contribuent à l'instabilité des pentes et propose un zonage pour chaque type d'activités sur ces pentes. 1 INTRODUCTION

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Hong (Joanna) Chen; Dennis E. Becker; Delwyn G. Fredlund; Tricia Grieef (2010) Geotechnical Assessment of Shallow (Surficial) Slope Stability Zoning on the Proposed Paskapoo Slopes Park in GEO2010. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.

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title = Geotechnical Assessment of Shallow (Surficial) Slope Stability Zoning on the Proposed Paskapoo Slopes Park ,
year = 2010
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