Enhanced Geo-technical Methods for Evaluating Slope Stability in Unconsolidated Strata: A Comprehensive Analysis

The study utilizes the Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM) to investigate slope movements. These movements were initially generated by construction activities at the slope's base, and subsequent events were driven by seismic activities, as the study studied area lies within the Main Karakoram Thrust (MKT) and Main Mantle Thrust (MMT) zones. Soil samples, characterized by a moisture content of ۱۳% and a dry unit weight of ۱۸.۱۴ kN/m&sup۳; were analyzed. The study revealed that an increase in saturation caused by rainwater infiltration, resulted in a reduction in unconfined compression strength, decreasing from ۷۱۲ kPa to ۳۴۹ kPa. The shear strength and deformation parameters (cohesion, angle of internal friction, and deformation modulus) were also examined with varied degrees of saturation. The results revealed a decrease in these parameters as the percentage of saturation increased from ۳۰% to ۹۰%. The slope stability study revealed that the Factor of Safety (FOS) reduced from ۱.۸۵ to ۰.۸۶ as the saturation of the material raised from ۳۰% to ۹۰%. To assess the influence of unit weight, cohesion, and angle of internal friction on the FOS, multiple cases were considered. The analysis revealed that the FOS increased with higher cohesion and angle of internal friction, while an increase in unit weight resulted in a lower factor of safety. Furthermore, stability of the slope was evaluated by modifying the slope geometry such as lowering the height. According to the GeoStudio investigation, the slope remained steady even at saturation levels exceeding ۸۰%.

کلیدواژه ها:

Landslide ، saturation ، GeoStudio ، Cohesion ، limit equilibrium analysis