Landslide hazards : geotechnical aspects and management policies
Author
Source
Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering
Issue
Vol. 8, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2014), pp.1-22, 22 p.
Publisher
Jordan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Research
Publication Date
2014-03-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
22
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The landslides that frequently occur in the hilly areas in Jordan, particularly along the roads and highway routes during the years of intense rainfalls, resulted in a substantial increase in the cost of projects and delay in their completion, in addition to the deportation of people affected or endangered by landslides from their homes.
The paper discusses the common characteristics of the landslide-prone areas in Jordan as well as the main causes of slides and their consequences.
It discusses the role of site investigation and monitoring systems in reducing the hazard intensity as well as the total cost of construction.
Classification of landslide prone areas, according to the level of risk and cost of prevention / mitigation measures into prohibitive, restricted and regulated areas is suggested.
This classification aims at controlling the construction activities in the areas susceptible to landslides risks.
The different components of landslide risk management are defined and discussed with the suggestion of establishing a National Hazard Management Board to be responsible for drafting of landslides risk management policies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Msnat, Yusuf Muhammad. 2014. Landslide hazards : geotechnical aspects and management policies. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering،Vol. 8, no. 1, pp.1-22.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-350018
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Msnat, Yusuf Muhammad. Landslide hazards : geotechnical aspects and management policies. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 8, no. 1 (2014), pp.1-22.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-350018
American Medical Association (AMA)
Msnat, Yusuf Muhammad. Landslide hazards : geotechnical aspects and management policies. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering. 2014. Vol. 8, no. 1, pp.1-22.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-350018
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 22
Record ID
BIM-350018