Finite element analysis of failed slope by shear strength reduction technique: a case study for Surabhi Resort Landslide, Mussoorie township, Garhwal Himalaya
Gupta, Vikram; Bhasin, Rajinder; Kaynia, A. M.et al.
2016 • In Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 7 (5), p. 1677-1690
[en] Finite element analysis of failed slope of the Surabhi Resort landslide located in the Mussoorie township, Garhwal Himalaya has been carried out using shear strength reduction technique. Two slope models viz. debris and rock mass were taken into consideration in this study and have been analysed for possible failure of slope in future. Critical strength reduction factor (SRF) for the failed slope is observed to be 0.28 and 0.83 for the debris and rock mass model, respectively. A low SRF value of the slope revealed significant progressive displacement in the zone of detachment. This has also been evidenced in the form of cracks in the building of Surabhi Resort and presence of subsidence zones in the Mussoorie International School. These results are consistent with the study carried out by other workers using different approach.
Disciplines :
Earth sciences & physical geography
Author, co-author :
Gupta, Vikram
Bhasin, Rajinder
Kaynia, A. M.
Kumar, Vipin ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de géologie > Géologie de l'environnement
Saini, A. S.
Tandon, R. S.
Pabst, Thomas
Language :
English
Title :
Finite element analysis of failed slope by shear strength reduction technique: a case study for Surabhi Resort Landslide, Mussoorie township, Garhwal Himalaya
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