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Overview

After participating in the course, you will be able to:

• Apply soil and rock mechanics principles to assess and address slope stability challenges effectively.
• Select and implement appropriate slope stabilization techniques for diverse geological conditions.
• Conduct basic slope stability analyses using modern tools and methodologies.
• Integrate advanced monitoring, instrumentation, and maintenance practices for long-term slope stability.
• Design and evaluate stabilization solutions to mitigate slope failures and ensure safe construction practices.

Description
Understanding and managing slope stability is essential for safe and efficient construction in geotechnical and civil engineering projects. This course provides a deep dive into soil and rock mechanics principles, empowering participants to evaluate and address slope stability concerns confidently. Key topics include engineering geology, site exploration, groundwater principles, and slope stability concepts, offering a balanced theory and practical application mix.

Participants will explore methods for analyzing and mitigating risks related to both soil and rock slopes. Through detailed instruction on soil testing, interpretations, stabilization strategies, and protection against rockfall, the course provides actionable knowledge for designing stable slopes. Instrumentation, monitoring, and maintenance strategies are also covered to ensure long-term safety and sustainability in various project settings.

By the end of this course, attendees will have the skills to assess site-specific challenges, apply innovative stabilization techniques, and conduct reliable slope stability analyses. Focusing on practical engineering solutions, this course equips professionals to address current and emerging slope stability design and construction issues.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for geotechnical, civil, or structural engineering professionals, as well as civil engineering technologists and technicians. Field engineers, design engineers, and consultants will find it particularly beneficial to develop slope stability analysis and design expertise.

Additional audiences include engineering geologists, soil scientists, city and public works officials, and urban planners. Construction, site evaluation, or geotechnical risk management professionals will gain valuable insights to enhance their projects. Whether working in infrastructure, transportation, or environmental engineering, attendees will confidently acquire skills to address slope stability and stabilization challenges.

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Syllabus

Day I

Soil Slopes

• Engineering principles
• Site Exploration
• Lab testing and Interpretations
• Slope Stability Concepts and Analysis Methods
• Stabilization methods
• Instrumentation, Monitoring, Inspection and Maintenance

Day II

Rock Slopes

• Geological Investigation and Interpretation
• Types of Rock Slope Failures
• Rock Slope Analysis Methods
• Stabilization of Rock Slopes
• Protection Against Rockfall
• Concluding Remarks and Final Adjournment

Instructor

Mehrdad Kermani, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Mehrdad has over 10 years of experience on Geotechnical, Civil and Mining engineering projects combined with academic and research experience.

He is currently research associate and sessional lecturer at McGill University in the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering and has a sound knowledge of soil, rock and concrete testing.