Slope stabilisation experience in South Wales, UK : Jones, D B Proc Conference on Slope Stability Engineering: Developments and Applications, Isle of Wight, 15–18 April 1991P313–320. Publ London: Thomas Telford, 1991

Abstract

This paper describes the functions of a geotechnical team engaged on the stabilisation of natural and man made slopes. The use of an engineering database and an archive library of landslide incidents are illustrated and various design philosophies for corrective measures are explained. The relevance of the computed factor of safety and the public's perception of different corrective measures are reviewed. It is concluded that the success of schemes should be quantified in terms of the margin of stability achieved, design life and maintenance, cost and the confidence of the local community in the solution. (Keynote paper in section on remedial measures). For the covering abstract see IRRD 877809.