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<p>A comprehensive literature review was conducted to examine the current state of knowledge regarding passive piles which specifically focused on the recently adopted design methods for landslide prevention. Of all the publications compiled and reviewed for ...
Reference: International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology
<p>Piles are extensively used as a means of slope stabilization. Despite the rapid advances in computing and software power, the design of such piles may still include a high degree of conservatism, stemming from the use of simplified, easy-to-apply methodologies. ...
Reference: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 138, No. 1, January 1, 2012
<p>In this manual the aesthetics of common rock slope construction and mitigation practices can be enhanced with some modifications. Advantages, limitations, design guidelines, aesthetic value, construction materials, case examples, relative costs, and maintenance ...
Reference: Publication No. FHWA-CFL/TD-11-002
This paper presents an overview of the design guideline for the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS)-block geofoam for slope stabilization and repair applications based on the results of National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 24-11(02). ...
Reference: 4 th International Conference on Geofoam Blocks in Construction Applications (EPS 2011 Norway) June 6-8, 2011
<p>This paper uses a hybrid method for analysis and design of slope stabilizing piles that was developed in a preceding paper by the writers. The aim of this paper is to derive insights about the factors influencing the response of piles and pile-groups. Axis-to-axis ...
Reference: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 137, No. 7, July 1, 2011.
<p>This study determined the feasibility of using driven piles to stabilize highway embankment slopes. The activities performed under this study were a detailed literature review, a national survey of state DOTs, a review of inspection and stabilization mitigation ...
Reference: Report No. CDOT-2010-8 Final Report
<p>A histrorically slopw moving embankment fill landslide on Secondary Highway 682:02 accelerated to failure in the spring of 2007. The landslide was translational with the failure plane cocated between 4.5 and 6.5m depth within native lacustrine clay. The ...
Reference: GeoHalifax 2009
 
<p>This Publication presents a recommended standard of good practice for the application of prescriptive measures as improvement works on existing man-made slopes and retaining walls in Hong Kong. The scope of application covers a range of prescriptive measures ...
Reference: GEO PUBLICATION No. 1/2009
The removal of groundwater from the subsurface is one of the most common remediation practices in slope stabilization. The use of horizontal drains has often proved to be an efficient and economical dewatering option for slope stability. Despite their frequent ...
Reference: Environmental & Engineering Geoscience, Vol. XIV, No. 4, November 2008, pp. 241–250
Following earthquake events multiple soil slope failures are observed throughout the structurally fragile soil and rock in North Island, New Zealand. Many of these slopes are located in close proximity to various assets including residential buildings and ...
Reference: 2008 NZSEE Conference