A framework for remediation prioritization of unstable rock slopes based on indirect information

Prioritizing multiple potentially unstable slopes based on varying levels of criticality is an essential approach when resources are limited. This study presents a framework for planning the prioritization of unstable rock slope remediation. The prioritization of mitigation measures for these slopes...

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Main Authors: Yang Sun, Feng Xiong, Jinshan Sun, Zhen Chen
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19475705.2024.2393687
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description Prioritizing multiple potentially unstable slopes based on varying levels of criticality is an essential approach when resources are limited. This study presents a framework for planning the prioritization of unstable rock slope remediation. The prioritization of mitigation measures for these slopes is determined using deformation values derived from indirect information, such as rock classification systems. To demonstrate the application of this framework, a case study involving unstable rock slopes in southwestern China is presented. Initially, the most appropriate estimation model was chosen from among six candidates for estimating the deformation modulus of the unstable rock mass in the slope, utilizing indirect information. Subsequently, the deformation modulus, updated through Bayesian analysis, was employed to generate the corresponding deformation distributions for the rock slopes. Compared to traditional quantitative methods, the proposed framework is adaptable to various working conditions and yields more definitive results. The indirect data used in this framework are cost-effective, enabling the assessment of all unstable slopes. Moreover, the effect of the amount of indirect data and prior information on slope remediation prioritization is discussed. The proposed framework offers a valuable tool for decision-makers in planning and prioritizing mitigation measures.
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spelling doaj-art-87972c993fea4ec0801643d20888ee6f2025-08-20T01:59:04ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGeomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk1947-57051947-57132024-12-0115110.1080/19475705.2024.2393687A framework for remediation prioritization of unstable rock slopes based on indirect informationYang Sun0Feng Xiong1Jinshan Sun2Zhen Chen3State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, ChinaEngineering Faculty, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, ChinaPrioritizing multiple potentially unstable slopes based on varying levels of criticality is an essential approach when resources are limited. This study presents a framework for planning the prioritization of unstable rock slope remediation. The prioritization of mitigation measures for these slopes is determined using deformation values derived from indirect information, such as rock classification systems. To demonstrate the application of this framework, a case study involving unstable rock slopes in southwestern China is presented. Initially, the most appropriate estimation model was chosen from among six candidates for estimating the deformation modulus of the unstable rock mass in the slope, utilizing indirect information. Subsequently, the deformation modulus, updated through Bayesian analysis, was employed to generate the corresponding deformation distributions for the rock slopes. Compared to traditional quantitative methods, the proposed framework is adaptable to various working conditions and yields more definitive results. The indirect data used in this framework are cost-effective, enabling the assessment of all unstable slopes. Moreover, the effect of the amount of indirect data and prior information on slope remediation prioritization is discussed. The proposed framework offers a valuable tool for decision-makers in planning and prioritizing mitigation measures.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19475705.2024.2393687Unstable rock slopemitigation planninguncertaintyBayesian updatingsampling
spellingShingle Yang Sun
Feng Xiong
Jinshan Sun
Zhen Chen
A framework for remediation prioritization of unstable rock slopes based on indirect information
Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk
Unstable rock slope
mitigation planning
uncertainty
Bayesian updating
sampling
title A framework for remediation prioritization of unstable rock slopes based on indirect information
title_full A framework for remediation prioritization of unstable rock slopes based on indirect information
title_fullStr A framework for remediation prioritization of unstable rock slopes based on indirect information
title_full_unstemmed A framework for remediation prioritization of unstable rock slopes based on indirect information
title_short A framework for remediation prioritization of unstable rock slopes based on indirect information
title_sort framework for remediation prioritization of unstable rock slopes based on indirect information
topic Unstable rock slope
mitigation planning
uncertainty
Bayesian updating
sampling
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19475705.2024.2393687
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