Extensively used at an international level, Slope stability analysis software – SLOPE is one of the most used software for slope stability verification of both loose and rocky soils, using the traditional methods of geotechnics (Limit Equilibrium), and the Discrete Element Method. Under seismic conditions, it is possible to choose either the pseudo static method…
In the proposed example is reported the piping verification of a channel section through the use of GeoStru software GFAS (Finite Element Analysis in Geotechnics). The geotechnical parameters used in the analyses and the geometries of the investigated sections refer to the Geological Report derived from in situ investigations. Cross section geometry The geometry of…
In case of an earthquake there is a risk of amplification of its effects on a building, this risk is known as “double resonance” and occurs when the value of the fundamental resonance frequency of the ground of foundation is similar to the one of the building. The effects of the double resonances The effects…
Earth Pillars Washout erosion The slopes can be subject to important washout processes beacuse of rainfall. For example: – Splash erosion; – Sheet erosion; – Rill erosion; – Gully erosion; – etc. These processes are responsible of the erosion of considerable quantities of sediment which leads to the definition of the phenomenon of denudation of…
Dynamic probing test and empirical formulas In situ investigations The purpose of the in situ investigations is to adopt appropriate techniques to allow the determination of the physical-mechanical characteristics of the soils. In-situ investigations include penetrometric tests commonly used for the physical-mechanical characterization of the significant subsoil volume. The combination of these tests with surveys,…
