Slope Remediation Techniques and Overview of Landslide Risk Management

Danish Kazmi (NED University of Engineering & Technology, University Road, Karachi 75270,)
Sadaf Qasim (NED University of Engineering & Technology, University Road, Karachi 75270,)
I.S.H Harahap (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar, Perak 32610,)
Syed Baharom (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar, Perak 32610,)
Mudassir Mehmood (NED University of Engineering & Technology, University Road, Karachi 75270,)
Fahad Irfan Siddiqui (Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro 76062,)
Muhammad Imran (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar, Perak 32610,)

Civil Engineering Journal
Vol 3, No 3 (2017): March

Slope failures are common in many parts of the world which occur due to manifold reasons and they result in huge losses to the respective locals. This study evaluates the initiatives that can enhance the safety of slope by considering the remedial measures to deal with the factors causing slope instability and discusses the application of risk management strategies to address the problems that can cause the slope to fail. The methods for the remediation of slope include modification in slope geometry, drainage, use of retaining structures and internal slope reinforcement. This study also discusses the risk management process which is a hierarchical procedure that includes assessment and control of risk through different techniques in order to manage the uncertainties associated with the slope. It has been observed that the implementation of risk management strategy aids in the proper identification of risk and its severity which dictates the selection of appropriate remedial measure for the rectification of slope. For reducing the number of landslides, this study suggests the use of risk based strategies to curtail the chances of slope failure.