GEO Publications
 
Reference Title
Price
File Type
  Geotechnical Manual for Slopes, 2nd Edition (1984), 300 p. (English Version), (Reprinted, 2000)
HK$70
(US$14.5)
  Geotechnical Manual for Slopes (1998), 308 p. (Chinese Version based on English Version of 1984). Chinese Version Only
HK$90
(US$20)
  Highway Slope Manual (2000), 114 p.
HK$50
(US$12)
Geoguide 1
1st Edition
Guide to Retaining Wall Design, 1st Edition (1982), 153 p. (Reprinted, 1987).
Geoguide 1
2nd Edition
Guide to Retaining Wall Design, 2nd Edition (1993), 258 p. (Reprinted, 2000).
HK$68
(US$14)
Geoguide 2 Guide to Site Investigation (1987), 359 p. (Reprinted, 2000).
HK$80
(US$18.5)
Geoguide 3 Guide to Rock and Soil Descriptions (1988), 186 p. (Reprinted, 2000).
HK$68
(US$14)
Geoguide 4 Guide to Cavern Engineering (1992), 148 p. (Reprinted, 1998).
HK$60
(US$13)
Geoguide 5

Guide to Slope Maintenance, 3rd Edition (2003), 132 p. (English version)

HK$58
Geoguide 5

Guide to Slope Maintenance, 3rd Edition (2003), 120 p. (Chinese version)

HK$74 (US$12)
Geoguide 6 Guide to Reinforced Fill Structure and Slope Design (2002), 236 p.
HK$60
(US$13)
Geoguide 7 Guide to Soil Nail Design and Construction (2008), 97 p.
HK$40
(US$13)
GCO Publication No. 1/84 Prediction of Soil Suction for Slopes in Hong Kong, by M.G. Anderson (1984), 242 p. (Reprinted, 1996).  Abstract
HK$132
(US$24)
PDF (7.85MB)
GCO Publication No. 4/84 Review of Superficial Deposits and Weathering in Hong Kong, by J.D. Bennett (1984), 58 p. (Reprinted, 1993).  Abstract
HK$40
(US$8)
PDF (2.01MB)
GCO Publication No. 5/84 Review of Hong Kong Stratigraphy, by J.D. Bennett (1984), 86 p.  Abstract
HK$25
(US$5.5)
PDF (3.39MB)
GCO Publication No. 6/84 Review of Tectonic History, Structure and Metamorphism of Hong Kong, by J.D. Bennett (1984), 63 p.  Abstract
HK$20
(US$5)
PDF (2.33MB)
GCO Publication No. 2/85 Groundwater Lowering by Horizontal Drains, by D.J. Craig & I. Gray (1985), 123 p. (Reprinted, 1990).  Abstract
HK$74
(US$12)
PDF (7.01MB)
GCO Publication No. 1/90 Review of Design Methods for Excavations (1990), 187 p. (Reprinted, 2003).  Abstract
HK$50
(US$11.5)
PDF (7.4MB)
GCO Publication No. 2/90 Foundation Properties of Marble and Other Rocks in the Yuen Long - Tuen Mun Area (1990), 117 p.  Abstract
HK$58
(US$10)
PDF (8.34MB)
GCO Publication No. 1/91 Review of Earthquake Data for the Hong Kong Region (1991), 115 p.  Abstract
HK$42
(US$11.5)
PDF (1.8MB)
GEO Publication No. 1/93 Review of Granular and Geotextile Filters (1993), 141 p.  Abstract
HK$32
(US$19)
PDF (3.89MB)
GEO Publication No. 1/2000 Technical Guidelines on Landscape Treatment and Bio-engineering for Man-made Slopes and Retaining Walls (2000), 146  p.
HK$114
(US$20)
GEO Publication No. 1/2006 Foundation Design and Construction (2006), 376 p.   Abstract
HK$114
PDF (3.9MB)
GEO Publication No. 1/2007 Engineering Geological Practice in Hong Kong, 278p.
HK$138
GEO Publication No. 1/2009 Prescriptive Measures for Man-made Slopes and Retaining Walls
HK$34

PDF (4.16MB)

  Geotechnical Area Studies Programme
  Hong Kong Geological Survey
  Hong Kong Geological Survey Sheet Reports
  Regolith Guide for Tsing Shan Foothills - Maunsell Fugro Joint Venture (2002) under Agreement No. CE 47/2000.
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PDF (6.23MB)
  Hong Kong Geology Guide Book
PDF (14.2MB)
  Mid-levels Study : Report on Geology, Hydrology and Soil Properties (1982), 265 p. plus 54 drgs. (Reprinted, 1997).
HK$534
(US$86)
PDF (7.71MB)
  Report on the Fei Tsui Road Landslide of
13 August 1995, 2 Volumes, 156 p. (Bilingual).
Free
  Report on the Shum Wan Road Landslide of
13 August 1995, 2 Volumes, 123 p. (Bilingual).
Free
  Guide to Trench Excavations (Shoring Support and Drainage Measures) February 2003, 42 p.
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PDF (2.1MB)
  Guidelines on Test Procedure & Sample Test Results using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) to Determine the Length of Installed Soil Nails
  Notes on Design of Excavation and Lateral Support Works Using CIRIA Report No. C580
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PDF (106KB)
  GEO Reports
  GEO Technical Guidance Notes
TGN Master List (107KB)
  Geotechnical Guidance Documents under Preparation/Revision
  Layman's Guide to Slope Maintenance, 2nd Edition  (1998), 56 p. (Bilingual), (Reprinted, 2002).  Abstract
Free
  Layman's Guide to Landscape Treatment of Slopes and Retaining Walls (pdf file).
Free
PDF (3018KB)
  What to Do When You Receive a Dangerous Hillside Order (1996), 32 p. (Bilingual), (Reprinted, 1999).
Free
PDF (598KB)
  Landslip Preventive Measures Programme in South Lantau Road, Lantau - a Success Example to Landscape Environment
Free
PDF (19.8MB)
Special Project Report SPR4/2009
The New Priority Ranking Systems for Man-made Slopes and Retaining Walls, December 2009, 170p.
Free
PDF (6.3MB)
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