Rock slopes from mechanics to decision making

H. H. Einstein, R. L. Sousa, K. Karam, I. Manzella, V. Kveldsvik

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Abstract

Rock slope instabilities are discussed in the context of decision making for risk assessment and management. Hence, the state of the slope and possible failure mechanism need to be defined first. This is done with geometrical and mechanical models for which recent developments are presented. This leads with appropriate consideration of uncertainties to risk determination and to the description of tools for risk management through active and passive countermeasures, including warning systems. The need for sensitivity analysis is then demonstrated, and final comments address updating through information collection.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationRock Mechanics in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Proceedings of the European Rock Mechanics Symposium, EUROCK 2010
PublisherTaylor and Francis - Balkema
Pages3-13
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9780415586542
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventEuropean Rock Mechanics Symposium, EUROCK 2010 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: Jun 15 2010Jun 18 2010

Publication series

NameRock Mechanics in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Proceedings of the European Rock Mechanics Symposium, EUROCK 2010

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Rock Mechanics Symposium, EUROCK 2010
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period6/15/106/18/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geology
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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