THE MACUNGIE SINKHOLE, LEHIGH VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA - CAUSE AND REPAIR

被引：6

作者：

DOUGHERTY, PH ^{[1
]}

PERLOW, M ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] VFC INC, ALLENTOWN, PA USA

来源：

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY AND WATER SCIENCES | 1988年 / 12卷 / 02期

关键词：

Environmental Engineering - Geochemistry--Groundwater - Geology--Pennsylvania - Rock--Dissolution - Soils--Stabilization;

D O I：

10.1007/BF02574793

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

A dramatic sinkhole collapse measuring some 100 feet in diameter by 41 feet deep occurred suddenly in the Borough of Macungie on June 23, 1986. The sinkhole collapse resulted in a major disruption of traffic, utility services, as well as a major health and safety hazard. Continual growth of the sinkhole could have resulted in almost certain damage or loss to more than 17 residences adjacent to the sinkhole collapse. Stabilization and repair costs totaled some $450,000 and required almost three months to restore utility services, roadway, and parking areas. It is the purpose of this article to explore the reasons for the development of the Macungie sinkhole, describe how it was repaired, and to offer recommendations on what should be done at this location and other similar places to avoid a repetition of karst collapses.

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页码：89 / 98

页数：10