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Master List of Current GEO Technical Guidance Notes (350KB) |
1/2024 |
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Technical Guidance Documents (33KB) |
8/2012 |
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Technical Recommendations Arising from Lessons Learnt from Landslides in 1997 and 1998 (11KB) |
5/2010 |
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Use of Downhole Geophysical Investigation Methods in Identification of Weak Layers in the Ground (998KB) |
7/2004 |
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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 (60KB) |
7/2004 |
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Geoguide 2-Guide to Site Investigation Updated Appendix B: Sources of Information (Subsumed in Geoguide 2 and hereby cancelled) |
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Application of Back Analysis Approach to the Design of Slope Preventive or Remedial Works (88KB) |
7/2004 |
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Fill Slope Recompaction - Investigation, Design and Construction Considerations (152KB) |
7/2004 |
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Maintenance Requirements for Natural Terrain Hazard Mitigation Measures (Subsumed in Geoguide 5 and hereby cancelled) |
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Updating of GEO Report No. 56: Application of Prescriptive Measures to Slopes and Retaining Walls (Second Edition) (139KB) |
11/2009 |
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Enhancement of Rock Slope Engineering Practice Based on Findings of Landslide Studies (175KB) |
10/2020 |
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Enhancing the Reliability and Robustness of Engineered Soil Cut Slopes (225KB) |
4/2018 |
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The Designated Area of Northshore Lantau (434KMB) |
7/2004 |
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Guidelines on the Use of Prescriptive Measures for Rock Cut Slopes (4KMB) |
11/2009 |
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Technical Recommendations for Enhancing the Independent Check of Design and Construction Review of Rock Slope Excavation (32.2MB) |
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Guidelines for Classification of Consequence-to-Life Category for Slope Features (536KB) |
3/2007 |
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Recommendations Arising from Review of Notable Landslide Incidents During Slope Works (1981 - 2002) (103KB) |
7/2004 |
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Prescriptive Soil Nail Design for Concrete and Masonry Retaining Walls (4KB) |
11/2009 |
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Acceptance of Methods for Quality Control (86KB) |
7/2004 |
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Installation of Soil Nails and Control of Grouting (Subsumed in Geoguide 7 and General Specification for Civil Engineering Works (2006 Edition), and hereby cancelled) |
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Updating of GEO Publication No. 1/2000 - Technical Guidelines on Landscape Treatment and Bio-engineering for Man-made Slopes and Retaining Walls (5.9KB) |
2/2012 |
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Design of Soil Nail Heads (Subsumed in Geoguide 7 and hereby cancelled) |
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Guidelines on Geomorphological Mapping for Natural Terrain Hazard Studies (2,788KB) |
12/2004 |
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Good Practice in Design of Steel Soil Nails for Soil Cut Slopes (Subsumed in Geoguide 7 and hereby cancelled) |
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Site Investigation for Tunnel Works (Subsumed in Geoguide 2 and hereby cancelled) |
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Geotechnical Risk Management for Tunnel Works 130KB) |
8/2009 |
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Supplementary Guidelines for Foundation Design in Areas Underlain by Marble and Marble-bearing Rocks (304KB) |
1/2022 |
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Hydraulic Design of Stepped Channels on Slopes (475KB) |
8/2006 |
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New Control Framework for Soil Slopes Subjected to Blasting Vibrations (58KB) |
5/2010 |
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Guidelines on the Assessment of Debris Mobility for Channelised Debris Flows (139KB) |
1/2011 |
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Updated Intensity-Duration-Frequency Curves with Provision for Climate Change for Slope Drainage Design (63KB) |
5/2023 |
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Design of Soil Nails for Upgrading Loose Fill Slopes (998KB) |
10/2011 |
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Updating of Geoguide 4 – Guide to Cavern Engineering (Subsumed in Geoguide 4 and hereby cancelled) |
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Supplementary Technical Guidance on Design of Rigid Debris-resisting Barriers (13KB) |
8/2012 |
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Guidelines on Assessment of Debris Mobility for Open Hillslope Failures (196KB) |
10/2012 |
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Detailing of Rigid Debris-resisting Barriers (336KB) |
11/2012 |
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Guidelines on Enhanced Approach for Natural Terrain Hazard Studies (Subsumed in GEO Report No. 138 and hereby cancelled) |
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Guidelines on Empirical Design of Flexible Barriers for Mitigating Natural Terrain Open Hillslope Landslide Hazards (143KB) |
6/2014 |
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Guidelines on the Assessment of Debris Mobility for Failures within Topographic Depression Catchments (201KB) |
7/2013 |
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Guidelines for Estimation of Surface Runoff from Natural Terrain Catchments for Drainage Design Purposes (28MB) |
12/2013 |
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Guidelines on Temporary Drainage Provisions and Precautionary Measures against Severe Rainfall during Site Formation Works and Construction of Reinforced Fill Structures (32KB) |
1/2014 |
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Amendments to British Standards References in Technical Guidance Documents for Migration to Eurocodes (272KB) |
2/2014 |
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Supplementary Guidelines on the Use of Eurocodes and UK National Annexes for Structural Design of Slope Works under the Landslip Prevention and Mitigation Programme (81KB) |
2/2014 |
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Guidelines on Hydraulic Design of U-shaped and Half-round Channels on Slopes (504KB) |
6/2014 |
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Assessment of Landslide Debris Impact Velocity for Design of Debris-resisting Barriers (77KB) |
3/2015 |
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Assessment of Design Debris Retention Volume of Debris-resisting Barriers (21KB) |
6/2015 |
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Supplementary Guidelines on Natural Terrain Hazard Studies for Hillside Pockets (42KB) |
3/2016 |
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Updates of Design Guidance of Rigid Debris-resisting Barriers (27KB) |
4/2016 |
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Detailing of Flexible Debris-resisting Barriers (1,237KB) |
11/2019 |
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Supplementary Guidelines on Precautionary Measures for Mitigating the Risks of Excessive Ground Loss and Sinkhole Formation Associated with Deep Excavations(1,557KB) |
11/2023 |
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Technical Requirements for Determination of Bulk Excavation Limit in the Mid-levels Scheduled Area(1,048KB) |
2/2021 |
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Design of Nail Head for Use of Soil Nails in Mitigation of Open Hillslope Landslides(877KB) |
12/2020 |
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Enhanced Technical Guidance on Design of Rigid Debris-resisting Barriers(682KB) |
12/2022 |
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Supplementary Guidelines for Foundation Design and Construction(542KB) |
1/2023 |
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Guidelines on Ground Deformation Control Mechanism for Geotechnical Works (151KB) |
1/2024 |