GEO Technical Guidance Notes
 
No. Title File Type
Date
1 Technical Guidance Documents PDF (30KB)
8/2008
2 Technical Recommendations Arising from Lessons Learnt from Landslides in 1997 and 1998 PDF (95KB)
7/2004
3 Use of Downhole Geophysical Investigation Methods in Identification of Weak Layers in the Ground PDF (998KB)
7/2004
4 Guidelines on Recognition of Geological Features Hosting, and Associated with, Silt- and Clay-rich Layers Affecting the Stability of Cut Slopes in Volcanic and Granitic Rocks PDF (60KB)
7/2004
5 Geoguide 2-Guide to Site Investigation
Updated Appendix B: Sources of Information
PDF (335KB)
2/2008
6 Application of Back Analysis Approach to the Design of Slope Preventive or Remedial Works PDF (88KB)
7/2004
7 Fill Slope Recompaction - Investigation, Design and Construction Considerations PDF (152KB)
7/2004
8 Maintenance Requirements for Natural Terrain Hazard Mitigation Measures PDF (26KB)
7/2004
9 Updating of GEO Report No. 56: Application of Prescriptive Measures to Slopes and Retaining Walls (Second Edition) PDF (146KB)
6/2008
10 Enhancement of Rock Slope Engineering Practice Based on Findings of Landslide Studies PDF (122KB)
7/2004
11 Enhancing the Reliability and Robustness of Engineered Soil Cut Slopes PDF (122KB)
7/2004
12 The Designated Area of Northshore Lantau PDF (434KB)
7/2004
13 Guidelines on the Use of Prescriptive Measures for Rock Cut Slopes PDF (20KB)
6/2007
14 Technical Recommendations for Enhancing the Independent Check of Design and Construction Review of Rock Slope Excavation PDF (116KB)
7/2004
15 Guidelines for Classification of Consequence-to-Life Category for Slope Features PDF (536KB)
3/2007
16 Recommendations Arising from Review of Notable Landslide Incidents During Slope Works (1981 - 2002) PDF (103KB)
7/2004
17 Prescriptive Soil Nail Design for Concrete and Masonry Retaining Walls PDF (23KB)
6/2007
18 Acceptance of Methods for Quality Control PDF (86KB)
7/2004
19 Installation of Soil Nails and Control of Grouting PDF (4KB)
6/2008
20 Updating of GEO Publication No. 1/2000 - Technical Guidelines on Landscape Treatment and Bio-engineering for Man-made Slopes and Retaining Walls PDF (128KB)
6/2007
21 Design of Soil Nail Heads PDF (13KB)
6/2008
22 Guidelines on Geomorphological Mapping for Natural Terrain Hazard Studies PDF (2,788KB)
12/2004
23 Good Practice in Design of Steel Soil Nails for Soil Cut Slopes PDF (13KB)
6/2008
24 Site Investigation for Tunnel Works PDF (79KB)
1/2005
25 Geotechnical Risk Management for Tunnel Works PDF (65KB)
11/2005
26 Supplementary Guidelines for Foundation Design in Areas Underlain by Marble and Marble-bearing Rocks PDF (24KB)
9/2005
27 Hydraulic Design of Stepped Channels on Slopes PDF (475KB)
8/2006