Probabilistic assessment of toe excavation induced hillslope instability involving random field modeling of spatial variability

Abstract

In mountainous territory of India roadways are the pre eminent means of conveyance and communication For last few years rapid growth in the population has increased the requirement of urbanization leading to an enhanced necessity of more highways along the hill slopes Slope excavation in hilly regions is a traditional practice for construction of new roads or widening of the existing roads Hill slope failures due to toe cutting and excavation need notable attention as it may cause high lev...