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Gs02 Slope Stability Analysis Rev.00
Gs02 Slope Stability Analysis Rev.00
Gs02 Slope Stability Analysis Rev.00
CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad has been appointed by the government as the official
Project Employer for the Light Rapid Transit Line 3 (LRT3) Project. The proposed
LRT3 line is 38km in length, with roughly 36km being elevated guideway and
about 2km being underground.
The objective of this report is to present the finding and provide the following:
(i) Geotechnical engineering parameter for geotechnical design
(ii) Evaluation of slope stability analysis of proposed reinstated slope
1. Factual Report of Soil Investigation Works for Proposed Light Rail Transit
Line 3 From Bandar Utama – Johan Setia (Package 1) by Pakatan Tenaga
Sdn. Bhd. Dated March 2015
2. Factual Report of Soil Investigation Works for Feasibility Study for the
Proposed Light Rail Transit Line 3 (Kelana Jaya to Klang) by Soils &
Foundations Sdn. Bhd. Dated November 2013.
With reference to the above factual reports, one (1) Borehole (BH 47) is the only
available borehole at proposed slope protection works. BH 47 has been taken into
consideration for the analysis of slope stability. Figure 1 shows the location of the
borehole BH 47 and Figure 2 presents the subsoil profile for BH 47. It can be
observed from the borelog that the subsoil profile contains predominantly medium
stiff to hard sandy silt. This is further underlain by very dense silty sand at reduced
level of about RL+12.4.
From Figure 1, it can be seen that there are five (5) additional boreholes
(BH_LH_01, BH_LH_02, BH_LH_03, BH_LH_04 and BH_LH_05) being proposed
along the Chainage CH +4400.00 to CH +4800.00. However, Site
Investigation(S.I) Works for these boreholes yet to be carried out and will only be
carried out during the construction stage prior to any commencement of piling
works. Hence, the slope stability of the proposed reinstated slope shall be
reviewed upon completion of the SI of the proposed boreholes.
DATARAN PRIMA
PIER P4-17 STATION
PIER P4-05
3.1 Introduction
The stability of all reinstated slope has been analyzed based on the following data
obtained from geotechnical investigation and engineering survey:
(i) Subsoil condition and engineering properties of soil (shear strength, angle of
internal friction, density, etc.)
(ii) Ground water table
(iii) Geometric configuration of slope derived from survey data
Slope stability analysis has been carried out using the computer programme
SLOPE/W (by GEOStudio 2017) and the limit equilibrium technique by
Morgenstern-Price to assess the slope stability of the proposed reinstated slope
as per in Slope Protection Works Layout Plan Eastern Corridor Package GS02
(Dwg. No.: KVLRT3-MRCBGK-GS02-EC-GEO-SPT-LOP-160701).
In addition to the above, “Entry-Exit” method has been used to assess the stability
of the proposed reinstated slope.
The typical geometry of the existing slope is studied based on the survey data and
cross section at the project site location. Generally, the existing steep slopes with
gradient ranging from 1V:0.5H to 1V:1.5H are currently protected with the
application of soil nail and gunite surface protection.
the top of the proposed reinstated slope (1V:2H) to the edge of the private land at
the top of the existing soil nail slope.
Proper slope surface drainage to prevent water runoff from discharging over the
top slope is proposed in the form of concrete lined interceptor drains at the top of
the cut. Toe drains are proposed at edge of the finished grade along the base of
the slope to discharge collected water runoff to the sumps/culverts. All exposed
cut soil surfaces are to be reinstated to prevent erosion of the materials due to
direct impact of rainfall and/or surface runoff over the slope surfaces.
The cross-sections that illustrate the description above at the location of Piers P4-
05 to P4-17 along the existing soil nail slope near to Dataran Prima Station can be
referred to Slope Protection Works Cross Section Drawing Eastern Corridor
Package GS02 (Dwg. No.: KVLRT3-MRCBGK-GS02-EC-GEO-SPT-SEC-160702
to 160703 & 160707 to 160708).
A review of the Guideline for Slope Design by Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) was
carried out to assess the recommended factor of safety (FoS) for slope stability.
As according to the JKR Guideline for Slope Stability (2010), the recommended
FoS for unreinforced cut slopes is 1.3. The recommended FoS as per said
guideline is the minimum requirement adopted in this slope stability analysis.
Based on the available borehole data for BH 47, there is no laboratory testing
carried out to measure the accurate values of the fundamental geotechnical
properties of soil like shear strength and compressibility. Therefore, for certain
geotechnical parameters, the Atterberg Limits are normally used to determine
relevant correlation (in conjunction with the limited test results) and in semi-
empirical method of design.
Generally, the subsoil profile for BH 47 is divided into five (5) main strata; namely,
Medium Stiff sandy SILT, Stiff sandy SILT, Very Stiff sandy SILT, Hard gravelly
SILT and Very Dense gravelly SAND.
GWT RL +31.828
Figure 3: Correlation between Plasticity Index & Angle of Shearing Resistance for
Cohesive Soil (after Gibson, 1953)
The shear strength of clay, in effective terms, is basically frictional and hence
effective cohesion, c’ = 0. This is certainly the case for saturated clay. However,
for partially saturated clay, where meniscus effects draw the particle together to
produce inter-particle stress, a small cohesion value may be observed, although
this itself is a frictional phenomenon. For this reason, the c’ value to be used in the
slope stability should be limited to maximum value of 5 kPa.
With reference of the above, the drained shear strength parameter used in this
analysis as shown on table 1.
Table 1: Drained Shear Strength Parameter adopted for Slope Stability Analysis
Note:
* The unit weight is determined by Laboratory Test Result as per factual report
listed before in item 2.0 or/and as per Bowles J.E (1997)
Stability analysis has been carried out at cross sections of Pier P4-05 to Pier P4-
17 (excluding Pier P4-12 & P4-13) as in Slope Protection Works Cross Section
Drawing Eastern Corridor Package GS02 (Dwg. No.: KVLRT3-MRCBGK-GS02-
EC-GEO-SPT-SEC-160702 to 160703 & 160707 to 160708). Since the long term
is considered as critical for the slope design, the drained analysis is carried out
and the results are presented in Appendix A and summarize in Table 2 below.
4.0 CONCLUSION
The stability of the proposed reinstated slope at the selected pier locations along
the existing soil nail slope near to Dataran Prima Station (Chainage CH +4400.00
to CH +4800.00) has been analysed. The summary and conclusion are presented
below:
(i) Based on the results of the stability analysis for the proposed reinstated
slope, the predicted minimum factor of safety under long term condition is
ranging from 1.51 to 4.11 which have achieved the minimum requirement
of JKR Guideline for Slope Stability.
5.0 REFERENCE
(i) Bowles J.E.(1997), Foundation Analysis and Design, 5th ed. Mc-Graw Hill
Intl.
(iv) Peck, R.B. Hanson, W.E. and Thornburn (1974), T.H Foundation
Engineering, Proc. ASCEE, Vol. 102, No. GT3, March pp.197-228.
(v) M. Carter and S.P Bentley (1991), Correlation of Soil Properties, Pentech
Press Ltd.
APPENDIX A :
APPENDIX B :
Ground Water
Level γ = 17.5 kN/m3
RL + 31.8m c' = 3 kPa
Φ' = 29.5°
E = 3300 kPa
γ = 18 kN/m3
c' = 3 kPa
Φ' = 29.5°
E = 6300 kPa
Bending Moment & Shear Force check for Proposed Sheet Pile
Notes:
a) Allowable Bending Moment = Working Stress x Sectional Modulus
b) Allowable Shear Force = Working Stress x Sectional Area
INPUT DATA
SOIL PROFILE
Stratum Elevation of ------------------ Soil types -------------------
no. top of stratum Left side Right side
1 46.45 1 M.Stiff SILT 1 M.Stiff SILT
2 25.90 2 Stiff SILT 2 Stiff SILT
SOIL PROPERTIES
Bulk Young's At rest Consol Active Passive
-- Soil type -- density Modulus coeff. state. limit limit Cohesion
No. Description kN/m3 Eh,kN/m2 Ko NC/OC Ka Kp kN/m2
(Datum elev.) (dEh/dy ) (dKo/dy) ( Nu ) ( Kac ) ( Kpc ) ( dc/dy )
1 M.Stiff 17.50 3300 0.500 OC 0.340 2.940 3.000d
SILT (0.350) (1.166) ( 3.429)
2 Stiff SILT 18.00 4500 0.500 OC 0.340 2.940 5.000d
(0.350) (1.166) ( 3.429)
3 FILL 19.00 10000 0.500 OC 0.249 4.023
(0.300) (0.000) ( 0.000)
WALL PROPERTIES
Type of structure = Fully Embedded Wall
Elevation of toe of wall = 24.95
Maximum finite element length = 1.20 m
Youngs modulus of wall E = 2.1000E+08 kN/m2
Moment of inertia of wall I = 2.2800E-04 m4/m run
E.I = 47880 kN.m2/m run
Yield Moment of wall = Not defined
SURCHARGE LOADS
Surch Distance Length Width Surcharge Equiv. Partial
-arge from parallel perpend. ----- kN/m2 ----- soil factor/
no. Elev. wall to wall to wall Near edge Far edge type Category
1 46.45 2.50(L) 10.00 10.00 10.00 = N/A N/A
Stability analysis:
Method of analysis - CP2
Factor on passive for calculating wall depth = 1.50
Boundary conditions:
Length of wall (normal to plane of analysis) = 10.00 m
Summary of results
Summary of results
Maximum and minimum bending moment and shear force at each stage
Stage --------- Bending moment -------- ---------- Shear force ----------
no. maximum elev. minimum elev. maximum elev. minimum elev.
kN.m/m kN.m/m kN/m kN/m
1 0.0 45.83 -1.6 40.15 0.2 36.00 -0.5 43.45
2 41.6 40.80 -6.9 27.60 18.1 43.45 -7.4 39.30
3 No calculation at this stage
4 16.9 37.20 -72.4 43.45 25.5 40.80 -42.6 46.45
5 No calculation at this stage
6 17.9 36.00 -73.7 43.45 27.3 40.15 -44.5 46.45
7 19.1 36.00 -74.8 43.45 27.7 40.15 -44.4 46.45
8 22.1 36.00 -91.9 42.50 32.4 40.15 -50.6 46.45
9 45.2 37.20 -36.8 42.50 25.1 40.15 -12.8 46.45
10 48.9 37.20 -14.6 42.50 21.4 40.15 -12.0 43.45
11 49.1 37.20 -14.1 42.50 21.3 40.15 -11.7 43.45