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Fractal character of landslide block distribution
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Date
1995Type
ThesisDepartment
Geological Sciences and Engineering
Degree Level
Master's Degree
Degree Name
Geological Engineering
Abstract
Landslide blocks can be classified into first, second, and third levels. Not only whole blocks but also second and third level blocks have unique fractal dimensions. The fractal dimension is reversely proportional to the logarithm of standard deviation of the blocks' size. Numerical analysis revealed that fractal dimension correlates to the geometry of the landslide, discontinuities of the base rock, and activity of the landslide. Fractal dimension is independent of the size of the landslide, angle of slide surface and slope, and geology of the base rock. The fractal character of landslide block distribution can be explained by self-similar geometry, the unique fractal dimension made by combining second and third level blocks, and fractal erosional process. Fractal character of landslide block distribution can be used to identify potential landslides and can be used as a numerical index to describe landslides including their level of activity.
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http://hdl.handle.net/11714/1693Subject
landslide blocksfirst level blocks
second level blocks
third level blocks
whole blocks
fractal dimensions
logarithm of standard deviation
block size
numerical analysis
geometry of landslides
discontinuities of base rocks
activity of landslides
geology of base rocks
self-similar geometry
fractal erosional process
gractal character
landslide block distribution
landslides
numerical index
Mackay Science Project
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| Committee Member | Norris, Gary M. |
|---|---|
| Rights | In Copyright(All Rights Reserved) |
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