Numerical Analysis of Stability of Slopes Reinforced with Piles and Anchors

A slope is an exposed ground surface that stands at an angle with horizontal. Slope stability refers to the condition of the inclined soil mass to withstand undergo movement. Slope stability analysis is very important. Slope stability is determined by factor of safety which expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for an intended load. In this work, stability analysis of slope at Karikode in Ernakulam District is done. Reinforcement is added to improve stability of slope. In this case, anchor and pile are provided to improve slope stability. The effect of spacing and angle of inclination of both anchor and pile is studied. The analysis is done using Geostudio software. Limit equilibrium method is used here. Factor of safety is found using Morgenstern Price method.