The Christchurch liquefaction study was initiated to better determine liquefaction susceptibility in Christchurch city. It aimed to improve on earlier liquefaction susceptibility maps, which were based on soil type and distribution, by incorporating soil strength data into liquefaction analysis. This stage of the study included collating available geological and geotechnical data from Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council into a database, modelling liquefaction hazard and ground damage and presenting these as maps. The report contains many recommendations, which were taken up in subsequent stages of the study. (Note that the results of Stage 1 of the Christchurch liquefaction study were provided to Environment Canterbury as a letter rather than a report. This was a summary of work completed to 30 June 2001, including a review of geological and geotechnical data available within Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council records.) See Object Overview for background and usage information.
Stage IV of the Christchurch liquefaction study updated the Stage II liquefaction hazard and ground damage maps with further data collected from other organisations, and included two additional maps indicating liquefaction sensitivity to groundwater levels. Stage IVa of the Christchurch liquefaction study used revised groundwater levels and adjustments to the liquefaction prediction algorithm. The outputs of the report were liquefaction hazard and ground damage maps for both average summer (low) and average winter (high) groundwater levels. The maps produced as part of Stage IVa of the report were subsequently included in an Environment Canterbury public education poster The Solid Facts on Christchurch Liquefaction which also contained information on how liquefaction occurs and what can be done to mitigate the liquefaction hazard. Stage IV of the Christchurch liquefaction study contained a number of recommendations to improve the liquefaction potential and ground damage maps for Christchurch. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
An earthquake memories story from David Hiddlestone and Alan Heney, Christchurch Hospital Orderlies, titled, "Proud of my team".
An earthquake memories story from Bevan Harden, Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Response based on common sense".
A promotional flyer which describes the For Real recruitment and training process.
A manual which assists SCIRT draughters to perform quality draughting.
A paper which aims to establish consistency of dewatering practice.
A PDF copy of an edition of a guide to Christmas shopping.
A promotional flyer which describes the experiences of four For Real recruits.
A document containing a screenshot of the External Information Request form.
A poster which outlines the dewatering process.
Stage IV of the Christchurch liquefaction study updated the Stage II liquefaction hazard and ground damage maps with further data collected from other organisations, and included two additional maps indicating liquefaction sensitivity to groundwater levels. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
A presentation which was given as part of the FME Desktop World Tour in 2015 in Christchurch.
A PDF copy of pages 214-215 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Christchurch: A Board Game'. Photo (top): Peter Walker, Three Chairs Photography. With permission from Volunteer Army Foundation. Photo (bottom): Irene Boles.
A PDF copy of pages 94-95 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Buskers Festival Relocation Around the Events Village'. Photo with permission: Buskers Festival
A PDF copy of pages 342-343 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Christchurch: See Through My Eyes (UNICEF Children's Photographs)'. UNICEF Children's Photos as supplied by Canterbury Museum and Jacqui Southey
A report which details the archaeological investigations carried out during the course of SCIRT projects 11115 and 11159, wastewater renewal work and storm water repair work on Ferry Road.
A media release produced by the General Manager of SPCA Canterbury appealing to landlords to "show some flexibility and empathy towards Canterbury pet owners needing accommodation".
A best practice traffic management guideline, produced in February 2014, which helps traffic management team members slow motorists through road work sites safely.
A poster which illustrates each of SCIRT's eight critical risks.
A diagram which illustrates SCIRT's asset assessment request process.
A diagram which shows outputs from PDAT calibration/validation (with explanations).
A document which describes the formation of SCIRT.
A document which describes best practice for dewatering guidelines.
A document which explains how to use the SCIRT GIS Viewer.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Wednesday 4 July 2012.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Wednesday 17 August 2011.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Wednesday 27 March 2013.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 19 October 2012.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 21 September 2012.
