Stability Analysis and Remedial Measures of a Landslip at Keifang, Mizoram - A Case Study

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  • Shantanu Sarkar
     CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee - 247 667
  • Manojit Samanta
     CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee - 247 667

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-017-0681-0

Abstract

Landslips are often triggered due to non-engineered excavation of potential unstable slopes. Such slips can be stabilized by implementing suitable remedial measures. A landslip occurred at a drilling site of Oil India Limited in Mizoram State due to slope excavation. There was an immediate concern to protect the slope as the drilling platform and the highway at the top of the slope are at risk if further landslide occurs in future. Slope stability analysis of the failed slope was carried out to design suitable control measures for the protection of the slope from further sliding. Slope stability using various methods indicated that the slope is marginally stable. To improve the stability of the slope, suitable retaining structure at the toe of the slope was suggested and designed. Stability analysis performed with inclusion of retaining wall showed a significant increase in factor of safety of the slope. The suggested remedial measure has been implemented at the site and there is no landslip reported since then. The paper presents the results of the slope stability analysis and the design details of the retaining structure prescribed as the protection measure.

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Volume 89, Issue 6, June 2017 Pages (617-740)

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2017-06-01

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Sarkar, S., & Samanta, M. (2017). Stability Analysis and Remedial Measures of a Landslip at Keifang, Mizoram - A Case Study. Journal of Geological Society of India, 89(6), 697–704. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-017-0681-0
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