Dr Shahid Azam,
For a non-invasive geophysical approach, you can use Continious Surface
wave seismics to give a 'stiffness' profile with depth. I have used it
a fair bit and the results are very good...
http://www.gdsinstruments.com/group_geophysics/index.htm
Nigel Cassidy
Dr. Shahid Azam wrote:
> Dear Members
>
> I am starting a very exciting project focusing on the stability of a slope
> that has undergone weathering. I would like to know if you have come
> across any literature related to the following:
>
> 1. The influence of geochemistry (clay weathering, gypsum cementation,
> sulphide oxidation) on cohesion
>
> 2. The in-situ measurement (pressuremeters, CPT etc)of shear strength
> parameters in weathered soils
>
> Your help is highly appreciated.
>
> Regards
>
> Dr. Shahid Azam
> Department of Mining Engineering
> University of British Columbia
> Vancouver, B.C., Canada
>
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