The slope of any
natural or man-made structure needs to be assessed for its stability.
The use of soil slopes in most cases are generally less expensive than
constructing walls. There are many natural forces that can contribute
to the changes in stability of a slope. Some of these are wind, water,
and snow.
When either designing a
man-made or inspecting a natural slope the natural forces need to be
taken into account. Geotechnical engineers also examine the geology of
the area, surface drainage, groundwater, and the shear strength of the
soils.
Engineer Analysis
includes:
- An estimate of the stability of
slopes with simple geometry and geological features
- A study of the forces and activities
that may provoke slope failures
- A study of the effects of geology
seepage, and pore water pressures on the stability of slopes.
Slope Stability
includes:
- Natural Soil Slope Stability - using
the natural slope of the land
- Fill Slope Stability - using fill to
create a slope
- Rock Cut Stability - altering the
cut of rock to create a slope
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