Numerical Modeling and Analysis of Slope in Jam Gate Hill, Khargone

In mountainous areas, landslides occur frequently during the monsoon period, interfering with daily life and transportation. On mountain roads, slope stability along rock cuttings poses serious problems that can cause traffic jams, property damage, and even fatalities. In geotechnical and geological research, slope stability is an area of growing importance, especially due to factors beyond the natural strength and orientation of rock masses. Various elements, including rock characteristics, failure mechanisms, applied loads, and modeling approaches, impact slope stability and contribute to slope failure. The research site, situated along Madhya Pradesh State Highway-1 (Mhow-Mandleshwar Road), features rugged terrain with moderately to strongly jointed rock formations. This area has a documented history of rockfall occurrences, making it a significant focus for stability analysis and hazard assessment. An examination used both traditional and numerical methods to assess the sustainability of such rock-cut gradients, focusing on slope face features and discontinuity patterns to forecast probable failure modes. The study employed kinematic analysis and finite element methods to assess the failure mechanisms and their potential movements under gravitational and seismic loading conditions across three specific locations. The findings indicate that the rock slopes are now in a safe condition, with a mean factor of safety (FoS) of 2.56. This research offers insights into the stability and management of slopes in geologically active and high-risk areas, emphasizing the importance of tailored slope management strategies in monsoon-prone mountainous terrain.