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Mr David Bell

Geological Sciences

Fields of Research

  • Engineering geology, particularly slope stability problems and urban planning
  • Quaternary geology and groundwater studies

Researcher Summary

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 South Island. Dating and movement history of large schist-derived landslides in Otago.

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  • Hampton, S.J., Cole, J.W. and Bell, D.H. (2012) Syn-eruptive alluvial and fluvial volcanogenic systems within an eroding Miocene volcanic complex, Lyttelton Volcano, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 55(1): 53-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00288306.2011.632424. (Journal Article)
  • Mackenzie, A., Pope, J., Weber, P., Trumm, D. and Bell, D. (2011) Characterisation of Fanny Creek catchment acid mine drainage and optimal passive treatment remediation options. Queenstown, New Zealand: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy New Zealand Branch 44th Annual Conference, 27-30 Aug 2011. 281-292. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Shelton, R., Bishop, L. and Bell, D. (2011) Reinstating a One Hundred Year Old Tunnel in the Southern Alps Through Highly Fractured Schist for Hydro Generation. Auckland, New Zealand: AusIMM 14th Australasian Tunnelling Conference, 8-10 Mar 2011. In Proceedings 223-226. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Nash, T., Bell, D., Davies, T. and Nathan, S. (2008) Analysis of the formation and failure of Ram Creek landslide dam, South Island, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 51(3): 187-193. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00288300809509859. (Journal Article)
  • Bell, D. (2006) Coal resource evaluation MP41372: Malvern Hills Coalfield. Ministry of Economic Development New Zealand. 156pp. (Report for External Body)
  • Smith, G.M., Davies, T.R., McSaveney, M.J. and Bell, D.H. (2006) The Acheron rock avalanche, Canterbury, New Zealand-morphology and dynamics. Landslides 3(1): 62-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10346-005-0012-1. (Journal Article)
  • Bell, D.H. and Seale, J.F. (2004) Settling pond design and performance - the Malvern Hills coal mine experience. Nelson: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy - New Zealand Branch - 37th Annual Conference, 29 Aug-1 Sep 2004. 9-22. http://www.ausimm.co.nz. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Burrows, C.J., Bell, D.H. and Grant, H. (2002) Two new radiocarbon ages for mid- and lateAranui age valley train deposits for the Franz Josef Glacier, Westland, New Zealand. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand 32(3): 1-11. (Journal Article)
  • Richards, L.R., Peng, B. and Bell, D.H. (2001) Laboratory and field evaluation of the normal coefficient of restitution for rocks. Rock Mechanics - A Challenge for Society. Eurock, Espoo, Finland: Proceedings of ISRM Regional Symposium, June 2001. 149--55.. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Cooper, L.L. and Bell, D.H. (2000) Dealing with Natural Hazards on the West Coast of the South Island: A methodology for an Active Plate Margin. Napier: Proceedings of the Natural Hazards Management Conference, Aug 2000. 20--26.. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bell, D.H. (1998) Glacial History of Cass. Field Trip Guide No 4. Geological Society of New Zealand Annual Conference, GSNZ Miscellaneous Publication, 1998: 101B, 12. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bell, D.H. (1998) Residential Development of Former Quarry Areas on the Port Hills, Christchurch. Proceedings of 31 st NZ Branch Annual Conference, The Aus. IMM, '1998'. 159--69.. (Conference Contribution - Other)