Settle - Carlisle rotational slide Flashcards
1
Q
When did the rotational slide occur?
A
Feb - 2016
2
Q
why did the rotational slide occur?
A
river removed the toe of the slope due to flooding.
3
Q
how large was the slide?
A
500,000 tonnes
4
Q
how much did the repair plan cost?
A
£23M
5
Q
what did the repair plan include? (3)
A
- Concrete + Steel structure beneath railway.
- 2 rows of high strength piles.
- 5m thick, 100m long concrete slabs.
6
Q
what was the purpose of the repair plan?
A
To strengthen the slope.
