Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction and Principles of Slope stability: Introduction, types of slope and failures, Factors affecting slope stability, Concepts of stability analysis, Factor Of Safety concept. (Contact Hours: 6 Hrs)
Module 2: Methods of Slope Stability analysis: Manual calculations and empirical relations, Numerical Methods, LEM, FEM, Stochastic Analysis. (Contact Hours: 12 Hrs)
Module 3: Slope analysis data and its acquisition: Geological Condition assessment and Interpolation, Geomechanically, Hydrological analysis and failure criteria, Major types of failures.(Contact Hours: 9 Hrs)
Module 4: Methods of Slope Stabilization: Load removal, Drainage, Retaining, Reinforcement, Physical , Chemical, Biological, Surface protection (Contact Hours: 5 Hrs)
Module 5: Slope Monitoring Methods and Prediction: On site monitoring Surface, Sub Surface, Remote Monitoring, IOT in Slope monitoring. (Contact Hours: 5 Hrs)

To understand the basics of slope stability of natural and man made slopes.

Ability to understand and identify conditions affecting slope stability, and evaluate the stability in qualitative, quantitative, and stochastic manners

To understand and plan stabilization measures for designing stable slopes to remediation of unstable slopes.

To identify appropriate monitoring methods for prediction and remediation of slope issues

CO 1. Understand the fundamental principles of slope stability, including failure mechanisms, influencing factors, and the concept of the Factor of Safety.
CO 2. Apply various slope stability analysis methods, including manual, empirical, numerical (LEM, FEM), and stochastic approaches, to assess slope stability under different conditions.
CO 3. Analyze geological, geomechanical, and hydrological data to identify slope failure mechanisms and assess slope stability using field and laboratory data interpretation techniques.
CO 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of various slope stabilization techniques, such as drainage, reinforcement, chemical treatments, and surface protection methods, in different geological settings.
CO 5. Design an effective slope monitoring and prediction system using modern technologies, including on-site instrumentation, remote sensing, and IoT-based monitoring solutions.

Duncan C. Wyllie and Christopher W. Mah, Rock Slope Engineering, Spon Press , ISBN 0-203-57083-9

Abramson, Lee, Sharma and Boyce, Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods, John Wiley and Sons

Duncan, J. Michael, Soil strength and slope stability, Wiley , ISBN: 9781118651650

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