Document Type
Conference Paper
Journal/Book Title/Conference
8th Congress of the International Association of Engineering Geology
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Publication Date
9-21-1998
First Page
1
Last Page
8
Abstract
A promising approach to modeling the spatial distribution of shallow debris slides combines a mechanistic infinite slope stability model with a steady-state hydrology model. The spatial distribution of a “stability index” is governed primarily by specific catchment area (the upslope area per unit contour length) and slope. The model can be interactively calibrated to the unique characteristics of the topography, rainfall, and soils of a particular study area using simple parameters, graphs and maps. Once a landslide and terrain inventory is completed using aerial photographs, this approach is shown to have the capability of producing a stability classification map of a huge area in a very short time. An analysis of the Kilpala watershed of northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia is presented as an example.
Recommended Citation
Pack, R. T., D. G. Tarboton and C. N. Goodwin, (1998), "The SINMAP Approach to Terrain Stability Mapping," in D. Moore and O. Hungr (eds), 8th Congress of the International Association of Engineering Geology, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 21-25 September 1998, A A Balkema, Vol. 2: Engineering geology and natural hazards, 1157-1166.
