About project

Physical modelling of landslide using scaled landslide models behaviour was established at the end of 1980s when in a scaled physical model (flume or flume test) behaviour of flowslide and liquefaction of sliding material were investigated. The main task of landslide physical modelling in last 25 years was research of initiation, motion and accumulation of fast flow like slides caused by infiltration of surface water in a slope. The numerous established landslide physical models and researches can be divided in two main groups related to landslide main triggering factors: rainfall and earthquakes. The existing studies of landslide remedial construction behaviour using physical modelling are very rare. The proposed Project will encompass researches of behaviour of different construction applied for landslide remediation in physical models of scaled landslides in static and dynamic conditions where static conditions imply conditions for rainfall triggered landslides and dynamic conditions imply conditions for earthquake induced landslides. Observations of landslide movements in a physical model will be carried out by sensor network for measuring displacements, pressures, forces and pore pressures and innovative photogrammetric equipment including terrestrial laser scanner and infrared camera. Scaled remedial constructions will be constructed by 3D printer that will enable precise scaled construction elements. The measured parameters from physical model will be included in 3D numerical simulation. The results of both physical and numerical modelling will enable better understanding of landslide remedial construction behaviour. Methods of stability analysis used for landslide remediation design in engineering practice are still very rough and result with selection of conservative remedial constructions. For that reason, research results would represent the base for new approaches to the rational landslide remedial construction designing in engineering practice.