Assessment of Slope Stability: Design of slopes and retaining structures
This module will introduce a range of topics, including:
- The design and assessment of slopes, open pit mine pitwalls, excavations and tailing dams
- The international standards which govern this field (Eurocode 7 and ICOLD bulletins)
- The theories behind the assessment of the stability of slopes in rocks and soils
- How to use stability charts and other methods to assess the stability of slopes
In this module you will:
- Discover the methods used to assess slope stability, with an emphasis on Limit Equilibrium and Finite Element analyses
- Learn about using Eurocode 7 for slope stability assessment and design
- Assess slope stability in rocks and cohesive soils using stability charts
- Learn how to design open pit mines pitwalls, with tutorials based on real-world examples
- Consider the typical failure modes in tailing dams and soil liquefiability
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Course Information
There is an additional cost to complete the assessment associated to this course. Please contact cpd.sage@ncl.ac.uk for more information.Book this course
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have:
- Knowledge of the main analytical methods (e.g. wedge analysis, infinite slope assumption, Newmark’s method) for the assessment of slope stability
- Knowledge of the main numerical methods (e.g. Limit Equilibrium Methods, Finite Element Method) for the assessment of slope stability
- Knowledge of Eurocode 7 for the assessment of slopes, open pit mine pitwalls, excavations and their design.
- Knowledge of the effect of tension cracks, hydraulic conditions and seismic action on slope stability
- Knowledge of the role of material properties (soil and rock unit weight and strength parameters), and geometric parameters (slope height and inclination) for slope stability
- Knowledge of the main types of failures occurring in tailing dams and their causes
- Fluency in analytical methods (e.g. wedge analysis, infinite slope assumption, Newmark’s method) for slope stability assessment
- Fluency in numerical methods (e.g. Limit Equilibrium Method, Finite Element Method) for slope stability assessment
- Fluency in problem solving and application of appropriate analytical and numerical techniques for the design of mine pitwalls and cuttings
- Fluency in the application of Eurocode 7 to assess the stability of slopes and design slopes
- Fluency in the use of slope stability charts
Course Agenda
Teaching on this module will include:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Problem solving
- Sessions small group teaching
- Computer software exercises
- Coursework
For more information on this course, please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk or enquire here
Course Dates
Course Start Date:  Monday, November 25, 2024 9:00 AM
Course End Date :  Monday, December 2, 2024 5:00 PM
Enrolment Dates
Enrolment Start Date:  Thursday, October 31, 2024 8:00 AM
Enrolment End Date :  Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00 PM
Course Location
Newcastle University
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Price per attendee is £2,900.00 (zero VAT)