Characterization and risk analysis of road slopes in southern Durango, Mexico
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roads, landslides, stability, General Index of Stability of Road CutsAbstract
Roads are exposed to rockfalls and landslides, posing a significant hazard to motorists. Qualitative risk classification (QRS) systems have been proposed to reduce the potential consequences of rockfalls and facilitate information about them. The objective of the study was to characterize the slopes and analyze the landslide risk on the El Salto-La Rosilla highway section using the General Stability Index of Road Cuts (IGEcc), considering slope characteristics, climate, and geology. A transect of 9.19 km of road was evaluated. A total of 45 slope cuts were analyzed and classified along the transect. Twenty-eight percent were low instability, 36% were medium, and 36% were highly unstable. The IGEcc scores ranged from 123 to 931, with slopes 20 and 22 having the highest and lowest values, respectively. Three risk categories of instability were identified based on their characteristics (low, medium, and high), allowing for different improvement recommendations for each category. These include cementing the slope face, using rock-retaining mesh, and revegetation. In general, any work will reduce the occurrence of landslides and socio-ecological problems.
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