Analysis of Road Embankment Slope Stability

Abstract

The stability of earthworks (cuttings, embankments, dikes) and natural slopes is a problem that is of concern to geotechnicians, both practitioners and researchers. The disorders generated by breaking the slopes are usually spectacular, often destructive and sometimes murderers. Many methods of calculating stability have been proposed. These are differentiated by the assumptions accepted by their authors (methods of calculation in equilibrium limit, methods of calculation at break, deformation calculation methods) and the ease of their implementation (calculations using charts, automatic calculations using software), but they all agree to define an overall factor of safety according to which the stability of the studied slope is considered to be insured or compromised, or by safety factor spartial effects on the one hand, applied stresses and, on the other hand, the mechanical properties soil. Various embankment strengthening techniques have been developed. They are differentiated by the process of their realization, their cost and their durability. The main objective of this study is to present the problems of both natural and artificial slope stability on construction projects. In this regard, special emphasis is given to the sensitivity of the calculation model input parameters (soil, load), which should contribute to raising awareness about this issue, as a prerequisite to make the right decisions and optimal technical solutions in this area.