For stabilisation works of steep rock faces, which are often created as cuttings for roads, the latent processes of weathering (such as frost, gravity and water…), must be considered, in addition to fracturing and stratification, to a greater extent for “soft” rocks than in the case of hard rocks. ...

A method for representation of soil media and boundary conditions in a cross section of ground layers is presented. The method is based on algorithms used in computer graphics, called raster scan algorithms, RSA. The method may be applied to various soil mechanics solutions, especially slope stability...

Studies have shown that the stability of embankment slopes are influenced significantly by extreme rainfall events. The results of previous studies have also indicated that embankments built with fine materials such as silt are more susceptible to extreme rainfall events than those built with coarse...