HANDS ON TRAINING TO ENGINEERS ON

SLOPE STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES

FIELD STUDY
2nd Ashwin 2078

Group : Kathekhola Rural Municipality and Dhorpatan Municipality

Presented By :
Binod Sharma
Suraj Shrestha
Rabindra Karki
Sailesh Kumar Bogati
INTRODUCTION
 Site Visit was conducted on 31th Bhadra 2078.
 Begnas- Bhorletar Road was selected as a site for field study.
CASE 1
Latitude:-N28 °9’53’’
Lontitude:- E84 °5’59”
OBJECTIVES:

 To identify type of landslide

 To identify failure mechanism and triggering factors of rock slope
 To classify the type of rock using RMR(Rock Mass Rating)
 To know about the parameters used in RMR and hence their effect on failure
 To find out preventive measure and mitigation solutions
 To enhance knowledge and skills
INSTRUMENT/APP USED:

 Geoclinometer App
 Measuring Tape

PROCEDURES:

 Site observe
 Observe size of landslide and its geographical structure
 Observe hill slope, angle of friction and bedrock dip slope
 Observe drainage condition
 Count no of Joint and calculate Rock Quality Designation (RQD)
 Classify rock using RMR
 Parameters used for the classification of rock
KEY FEATURES :

 Slope Angle: Approximately 45˚

 Slope Material: Fellite rock
 Slope Height: About 12 m
 Geological Zone : Lesser Himalaya
 Triggers: Toe Cutting
 Daylighting Condition (α<θ<γ)
{Angle of friction<Angle of Bedding Plane<Angle of Hill Slope}
INVESTIGATION:
 Soil Type
• Colluvial soil: Top layer of about 15 cm thickness over rock surface.
 Rock Investigation
• Metamorphic rock, Steep slope i.e > 35°, Slightly undulated
• Probably Fellite
 Geomorphological features
• Strike: N 72° W
• Dip angle: 44° S
• Dip Direction: South-West
 Hydrological Features
• Absence of longitudinal drain at hill side
• Slightly damp
 Mitigation Measures
• No mitigation measures apply till site visit.
 Mitigations to apply
• Immediate support needed within one week
• Wire netting in combination with Rock Bolting.
• Grouting to prevent joint.
• Trimming
INVESTIGATION:
CONCLUSION:

 Detail Investigation about geology, geomorphology, hydrology must be done before making
track as far as possible..
 Alignment selection should be made to avoid Day lighting condition as far as possible.
 Excavation should be done against the bedding plane while selecting road alignment
 Water management should be done.
 During Construction if daylighting condition shown, slope should be maintain such that
surplus load must not be applied.
 To minimize causalities, proper notice board should be installed and safe deposition area
should be made by extra widening of road.
CASE 2
Latitude:- N28 °09’58.7”
Longitude:-E84 °10’47.3”
OBJECTIVES:

 To identify type of landslide

 To identify Failure mechanism, Triggering factor
 To identify cause of failure
 To find out preventive measure and mitigation solutions
 To enhance knowledge and skills
PROCEDURES:

 Site observe
 Find out types of soil
 Observe size of landslide and its geographical structure
 Observe drainage condition
 Observe discontinuity of the Rock
 Observe Geomorphological Feature (Fault line) of the Landslide
 Observe Relative Relief of the Landslide
KEY FEATURES :

 Slope Material: Fellite rock and Quartzite rock

 Landslide length: 12m
 Slope Height: About 15 m
 Slope angle: 70°
 Vegetation: 0
 Geological Zone : Lesser Himalaya
 Triggers: Toe Cutting, Weathering of Rock, Anthropological cause, Presence of
Fault line
INVESTIGATION:
 Soil Type
• Colluvial soil: Top layer of about 3m height over rock surface.
 Rock Investigation
• Metamorphic rock, Steep slope
• Probably Fellite and Quartzite rock
 Geomorphological features
• Highly Weathered Rock
• Highly Fractured Rock
• Presence of Fault, Fold
• Discontinuity of Rock
 Hydrological and Topographical Features
• Presence of Gully Near Landslide Area
• Slightly damp
• Highly vegetated Area
 Type of failure
• Wedge failure
 Mitigation Measures
• No mitigation measures applied till site visit.
 Mitigations to apply
• Removal of Surcharge
• Protect weathered rock using Breast wall
• Bio Engineering is required(Grass plantation)
• Trimming of Trees and replace them by shurbs
• Jute Netting is required
• Cutoff the channel and Catch Drain is required
CONCLUSION:

 Detail Investigation about geology, geomorphology, hydrology must be done before the
alignment selection.
 Proper design and selection of the drainage system based on catchment area, infiltration
capacity of soil, intensity of rainfall .
 Parallel construction of road, drain and breast structure to avoid possibility of weathering
action.
 For Further protection, Bio Engineering is required to protect from further casualties
happening in future.
 Additional surplus mass should be removed
 Jute Netting should be provided on this type of Landslide