Slope Remediation Techniques and Overview of Landslide Risk Management
Abstract: Slope failures are
common in many parts of the world which occur due to manifold reasons and they
result in huge losses to the respective locals. This study evaluates the
initiatives that can enhance the safety of slope by considering the remedial
measures to deal with the factors causing slope instability and discusses the
application of risk management strategies to address the problems that can
cause the slope to fail. The methods for the remediation of slope include modification
in slope geometry, drainage, use of retaining structures and internal slope
reinforcement. This study also discusses the risk management process which is a
hierarchical procedure that includes assessment and control of risk through
different techniques in order to manage the uncertainties associated with the
slope. It has been observed that the implementation of risk management strategy
aids in the proper identification of risk and its severity which dictates the
selection of appropriate remedial measure for the rectification of slope. For
reducing the number of landslides, this study suggests the use of risk based
strategies to curtail the chances of slope failure.
Keywords: Slope Failures;
Slope Geometry; Drainage; Retaining Structures; Internal Slope Reinforcement;
Risk Management Process
Author: Danish Kazmi, Sadaf
Qasim, I.S.H Harahap, Syed Baharom, Mudassir Mehmood, Fahad Irfan Siddiqui,
Muhammad Imran
Journal Code: jptsipilgg170017
