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Let's talk about slope stabilisation

What are the different types of slope failure, what causes them and what can be done to prevent them

An example of slope stabilisation using soil nails and mesh, the treated slope is on the left, and the area to the right has yet to be stabilised. Credit: CAN Geotechnical

An example of slope stabilisation using soil nails and mesh, the treated slope is on the left, and the area to the right has yet to be stabilised. Credit: CAN Geotechnical

Gradual and continuing displacements, sudden slope mass failure, and hydraulic upheaval can all lead to major geotechnical issues affecting the stabilisation of both natural and manufactured slopes. Ensuring...

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