David Bell
Position
Senior Lecturer in Engineering & Mining Geology
Qualifications
B.Sc.(Hons)(N.S.W.)
M. Aus.I.M.M.
Room
303
Contact Details
Phone: (#64-3) 364-2987 ext 6717
Fax: +64 3 364 2769
david.bell@canterbury.ac.nz
Postal Address: Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand
Research
Slope stability and landslide hazard mitigation, including rockfall studies. Land-use planning, with emphasis on site investigation and geological hazard evaluation. Geotechnical characterisation of hard and soft rocks in relation to engineering construction projects. Loess erodibility and chemical stabilisation of soils. Groundwater resource evaluation and pollution studies. Engineering and environmental aspects of mining projects. Geomorphological studies and landscape development processes. Late Quaternary glacial geology in the southern
Publications
Please see Dave's UC Research Profile for a full list of publications