Key Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Pinning
A
- form of protection involving nailing concrete surfaces of other material onto a slope to maintain its position
2
Q
Netting
A
- prevents mass movement by placing nets over a surface + protecting ppl + properties from rockfalls
3
Q
Grading
A
- protects against mass movements by reshaping slopes so steep slope angles are replaced w terraces
4
Q
Washout
A
- type of mass movement where water content of a slope is high + so leads to slope failure
5
Q
Greening techniques
A
- involves use of natural veg. to dec. risk of mass movements
6
Q
Long-rooting grass
A
- plant w deep roots that helps bind soil together
7
Q
Fibre reinforced soil system
A
- form of protection for slopes involving mixing polyester fibre into sandy soils to dec. tension in soil
