Engineering geology of the Ipoh area, Perak, Malaysia
Abstract
This paper discusses the engineering geology of the Ipoh area. The topics of discussions include subsurface geology, rockfalls and land subsidence. It is shown that the engineering geologic problems encountered are related to the geologic setting of the area, namely a karstic terrain with abundant precipitous limestone hills, the highly pinnacled limestone bedrock, and the extensive occurrence of soft alluvial soils and mine tailings or slimes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
Geotechnical and construction materials studies
Landslides and related hazards
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1733–1738
- Publication date
- 18 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter