| Author | Rutian Paochaiyangyuen |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-92-09 |
| Subject(s) | Slopes (Soil mechanics)
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of
Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-92-09 |
| Abstract | Slope failure of· Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok highway was analysed in
detail to identify the causes. Crucial field and laboratory tests
were accomplished to obtain essential soil parameters required for
slope stability analysis. The original soil is relatively uniform
soft clay layer. A number of assumed cases were analysed using the
Simplified Bishop's method. Results show that a combination of a
rapid drop of water level in the canal during the summer season,
and slope face shrinkage crack was principal cause of the failure.
This effect caused retrogressive failure of some of the steeper
slopes starting from the toe upward however at the lowest water
level, the stability of the overall slope was also not stable. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-92-09 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Noppadol Phien-Wej; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Balasubramaniam, A.S.;Honjo, Yusuke;Bergado, Dennes T.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Switzerland; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1993 |