Volume 1, Issue 2 — Year 2024 — Article e100021

ISSN (Online): 3115-8129 Biannually

Rock Slope Stability Analysis based on New Qslope method for Semirom Region in Iran

Article Type: Case Study
Pages: e100021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22034/CGEL.1.2.e100021
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Authors
Affiliations
  1. Department of Engineering, Raghib Isfahani Institute of Higher Education, Isfahan 7998981691, Iran
  2. Department of Engineering, Raghib Isfahani Institute of Higher Education, Isfahan 7998981691, Iran
Corresponding author
Email: Alireza.m.1990@gmail.com
Received: 22 August 2024 / Accepted: 16 October 2024 / Published: 26 December 2024
Abstract

Rock slope stability is a crucial component of geotechnical engineering, aimed at ensuring the safety and integrity of both natural and artificial slopes within rock formations. This study aims to classify rock slopes based on stability using the Qslope method, an approach originally developed by Bar and Barton in 2017 and later modified by Azarafza et al. in 2020 to accommodate data from Iran. For this research, 12 jointed rock slopes in the Semirom region of Iran were selected as case studies. The analysis revealed that most of these slopes are in stable or uncertain conditions, while two were identified as unstable. The findings underscore the utility of the Qslope method as a fast and efficient tool for assessing rock slope stability. This method offers practical advantages for geotechnical engineers, as it streamlines the evaluation process, especially in regions where geological data may be limited or difficult to obtain. Ultimately, the study contributes valuable insights into slope stability management in Iran, while also confirming the broader applicability of the Qslope method to various geographical contexts.

Keywords

Rock slope, Slope stability, rock mechanics, Qslope, Geology

Data availability statement

The data supporting the findings of this study are available within article. No publicly archived dataset was generated.

Funding

This research received no external funding.

Highlights
  • Qslope method assesses rock slope stability
  • Most slopes stable, few unstable cases
  • Method is fast and effective for geotechnical analysis
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Moharami, A., & Azadi, M. (2024). Rock Slope Stability Analysis based on New Qslope method for Semirom Region in Iran. Civil and Geoengineering Letters, 1(2), e100021. https://doi.org/10.22034/CGEL.1.2.e100021
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