Geomechanical properties of New Zealand soft sedimentary rocks

Weak Rock - Soft, Fractured and Weathered Rock, Vol. 1 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Stuart A. L. Read, PJ Millar, Tom S. White, BW Riddolls
DOI: 10.1201/9781003762874-7
Cited by: 3

Abstract

Much of New Zealand is composed of relatively soft sandstone, mudstone and limestone of Tertiary and early Quaternary age. These are traversed by main transportation routes and rivers of hydro-electric potential and contain reserves of lignite and coal. Problems associated with roading, typically cut slopes which fail by slabbing or slaking, and the long term stability of embankments, have led to the investigation of the engineering properties of these materials in the field and laboratory.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Landslides and related hazards Geological Modeling and Analysis Rock Mechanics and Modeling

Publication details

Journal / source
Weak Rock - Soft, Fractured and Weathered Rock, Vol. 1
Publisher
CRC Press
Pages
33–38
Publication date
26 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter