Editors: M G Winter ( TRL Limited), F Macgregor and L Shackman (Scottish Executive)
ISBN 0 7559 4649 9
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WORKING GROUP MEMBERS AND REPORT CONTRIBUTORS
1 INTRODUCTION TO LANDSLIDE HAZARDS
2 BACKGROUND TO SCOTTISH LANDSLIDES AND DEBRIS FLOWS
2.2 Recent Debris Flows
2.3 Climatic Issues
2.4 Current Inspection and Maintenance Arrangements
2.5 Potential Third Party Issues
3 DEBRIS FLOW INFORMATION SOURCES
3.1 Key Findings from the Literature
3.2 The Project Workshop
3.3 Potential Third Party Issues
4 DEBRIS FLOW TYPES AND MECHANISMS
4.2 Debris Flows
4.3 Principles of Rapid Landslide Development
5 KEY CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS TO DEBRIS FLOWS
5.1 Hazard Factors Affecting Debris Flow Occurrence
5.2 Hazard Factors Affecting Debris Flow Run-Out
5.3 Factors Affecting Exposure to Debris Flow Hazards
5.4 Summary of Key Contributory Factors
6 PROPOSED METHODOLOGY FOR DEBRIS FLOW ASSESSMENT
6.1 Hazard Assessment
6.2 Hazard Ranking
6.3 Detailed Assessment Factors
7 HIGH HAZARD AREAS AND EARLY OPPORTUNITIES IN SCOTLAND
7.1 Areas of High Perceived Hazard
7.2 Early Opportunities
8 DEBRIS FLOW MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION OPTIONS
8.1 Managing the Asset
8.2 Approaches to Landslide Management
8.3 Asset Management for Trunk Road Slopes
8.4 Mitigation Techniques
9 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEBRIS FLOWS IN SCOTLAND
APPENDIX - PROJECT WORKSHOP AGENDA
Cover Photograph (© Perthshire Picture Agency, PPA: www.ppapix.co.uk ):The A85 in Glen Ogle blocked by two debris flows on 18 August 2004. RAF and Royal Navyhelicopters are pictured airlifting some of the 57 occupants from the 20 trapped vehicles tosafety.
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