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Geo-Institute Short Course: Stability of Natural and Man-Made Slopes: Anaysis, Shear Strengths, Testing, Stability Methods, and Stabilization

Stability of Natural and Man-Made Slopes: Analyses, Shear Strengths, Testing, Stability Methods, and Stabilization

(7.5 Professional Development Hours)

Presented by:

Dr. Timothy D. Stark – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dr. Ning Lu – Colorado School of Mines

Mr. Matt Morris – Gannett Fleming

Mr. Eric Gottheld – Mine Safety and Health Administration

After completing this course, you should:

Have a knowledge of current geotechnical engineering practices for slope stability investigations and applicable shear strengths, shear strength testing, and static and seismic stability analyses for natural and man-made slopes
Selection of drained vs. undrained shear strengths for stability analyses.
Understand the measurement of selection of the drained peak, fully softened, and residual shear strengths for use in stability analyses.
Understand the importance and application of cohesion values and stress dependent strength envelopes in stability analyses.
Become more proficient in reviewing and analyzing slope stability problems.

Schedule

7:15 - 8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 8:10 Welcome and Introductions

8:10 - 8:45 Critical Cross-Section and Failure Surface

8:45 – 9:30 2D and 3D Stability Methods

9:30 – 9:45 BREAK

9:45 - 11:00 Selection and Types of Drained and Undrained Shear Strengths

11:00 – 12:00 Principle of Effective Stress in Unsaturated Soils

12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 – 1:45 Unsaturated Slope Stability Analyses for Hillslopes

1:45 - 2:30 Slope Stabilization and Reinforcement Techniques

2:30 – 2:45 BREAK