Citation
Rl. Hu et al., Regional risk assessment of karst collapsed in Tangshan, China, ENVIR GEOL, 40(11-12), 2001, pp. 1377-1389
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Environment/Ecology
Journal title
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
ISSN journal
09430105
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Volume
40
Issue
11-12
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1377 - 1389
Database
ISI
SICI code
0943-0105(200110)40:11-12<1377:RRAOKC>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
This paper discusses the reasons why the number of karst collapses has been
increasing in Tangshan, China, since 1978. It gives the main factors that
influence the regional risk of karst collapse and the method for assessing
it. Using the risk assessment method developed, three zones in downtown Tan
gshan, with different risk levels, were delineated. Based on the risk asses
sment results, some recommendations are given on the treatment of karst col
lapse and related urban engineering issues.