Hydro-Mechanical Properties and Stability Analysis of Four Landslide-Prone Hillslopes in Western North Carolina 30 October 2013 York W. Lewis 1 , Alexandra Wayllace 1 , Jonathan W. Godt 2 , Richard M. Wooten 3 , and Ning Lu 1 1 Colorado School of Mines 2 U.S. Geological Survey 3 North Carolina Geological Survey
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Hydro-Mechanical Properties and Stability Analysis of
Four Landslide-Prone Hillslopes in Western North Carolina
30 October 2013
York W. Lewis1, Alexandra Wayllace1, Jonathan W. Godt2, Richard M. Wooten3, and Ning Lu1
1Colorado School of Mines2U.S. Geological Survey3North Carolina Geological Survey
Objectives
• Test Hydrological and Geotechnical properties
• Calculate Factor of Safety
• Determine pore-water pressures needed to cause slope failure.