OBJECTIVE
The nature and occurrence of slope movements and instability
The key geotechnical parameters that govern stability and how to identify them
The availability, application and limitations of commercial analysis software
How to develop a basic methodology for the planning and implementation of slope assessment
The most common remedial measures and how to undertake risk analysis and evaluation of remedial measures
The key approaches to back analysis of failed or remediated slopes
COURSE OUTLINE
Classification of Slope Movements – a Brief Guide to Terminology
Shear Strengths, Effective Stresses, Pore Water Pressures-a revision session. How the shear strength of soil varies and why: what shear strength governs different aspects of behavior
Water, Water Pressures, and Slope Instability
Slope Stability Analysis Principles – Based around Limit Equilibrium and some of the more Popular Methods
Using Standard Software I – a check list of things to look out for
Specific Problems in Fills and Earthworks, Cut Slopes, and Natural Slopes
Investigation of Failed Slopes
Remedial Works for Slope Stabilization
Back Analysis
Rapid Design Assessments from Slope Stability Calculation Results – using Standard Software II
Risk Analysis, and Evaluation of Remedial Measures
METHOD
Presentation
Discussion
Case study
