Slope Stability and Stabilization

Code:

MMSEG1301

Acronym:

EET

Instance: 2004/2005 - 3T

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MMSEG	0	Oficial 2000	1	1	3	-
PMSEG	0	Oficial2004	1	1	3	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Program

Soil Slopes. Geomorphological and geotechnical classification of landslides and other mass movements. Shear strength parameters and their evaluation. Methods for analysis of soil slope stability. Short, medium and long term conditions. Backanalysis techniques. Stabilization strategies: modification of geometry, drainage, vegetation, erosion control and retaining structures.

Rock slopes. Introduction. Role of discontinuities. Main failure types. Theoretical sequence of stability study. Field study. Geological study. Geomechanical study. Record and analysis of orientation data. Potential failure evaluation. Kinematic or Markland test (rotational, plane, wedge, toppling). SMR geomechanical classification for rock slopes. Shear strength of discontinuities and failure curve types (revision). Strength parameter determination for rock slopes. Hydrogeological conditions. In situ stress. Stability analysis methods for rock slopes. Limit equilibrium based methods. Numerical methods applied to rock slopes. Physical models. General considerations in rock slope design. Safety factor definition. Reinforcement, stabilization and protection techniques for rock slopes: geometry, drainage, reinforcement elements, instrumentation. Basic principles in rock slope excavation. Mechanical excavation. Blasting excavation. Stability studies of rock slopes.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam