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Comparative Analysis of Rock Mass Rating and Slope Mass Rating for Slope Stability Assessment of Saptashrungi Gad Temple, Vani, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Worship places in India are often located in hilly and mountainous regions, attracting many devotees who visit these holy sites for worship. However, stability of slopes upon which these worship places are situated is a major concern. Various factors such as heavy precipitation, weathering conditions, seismic disturbances, and human activities can pose challenges to slope stability. The consequences of slope instability can range from traffic delays to loss of life among pilgrims and damage to properties. One such holy place is the Saptashrungi gad temple (SGT), situated on basaltic hills belonging to the Deccan volcanic region. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths and holds immense religious significance. In this research, slope stability analysis of the SGT hill was conducted using continuous slope mass rating (CSMR) technique at eight locations. CSMR is a modification of original slope mass rating (SMR) method proposed by Romana, a well-established rock mass rating (RMR) technique. The objective was to assess stability of rock slopes in the hilly regions. To evaluate the sites, kinematic analysis was performed to identify types of failure and potential failure directions. The findings revealed that CSMR technique has the potential to be utilized for assessing stability of rock slopes in hilly regions. By implementing this technique, it may be possible to mitigate risks associated with slope instability and ensure the safety of worship places and pilgrims. Furthermore, by applying the CSMR technique, site-specific evaluations can be conducted, enabling the identification of vulnerable areas prone to slope failure. The outcomes of this research can contribute to improving the safety measures and engineering practices employed in the construction and maintenance of worship places in such challenging terrains. Ultimately, the goal is to minimize risks, avoid disruptions to pilgrimage activities, and safeguard the lives and properties of devotees visiting these holy sites.
Comparative Analysis of Rock Mass Rating and Slope Mass Rating for Slope Stability Assessment of Saptashrungi Gad Temple, Vani, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Worship places in India are often located in hilly and mountainous regions, attracting many devotees who visit these holy sites for worship. However, stability of slopes upon which these worship places are situated is a major concern. Various factors such as heavy precipitation, weathering conditions, seismic disturbances, and human activities can pose challenges to slope stability. The consequences of slope instability can range from traffic delays to loss of life among pilgrims and damage to properties. One such holy place is the Saptashrungi gad temple (SGT), situated on basaltic hills belonging to the Deccan volcanic region. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths and holds immense religious significance. In this research, slope stability analysis of the SGT hill was conducted using continuous slope mass rating (CSMR) technique at eight locations. CSMR is a modification of original slope mass rating (SMR) method proposed by Romana, a well-established rock mass rating (RMR) technique. The objective was to assess stability of rock slopes in the hilly regions. To evaluate the sites, kinematic analysis was performed to identify types of failure and potential failure directions. The findings revealed that CSMR technique has the potential to be utilized for assessing stability of rock slopes in hilly regions. By implementing this technique, it may be possible to mitigate risks associated with slope instability and ensure the safety of worship places and pilgrims. Furthermore, by applying the CSMR technique, site-specific evaluations can be conducted, enabling the identification of vulnerable areas prone to slope failure. The outcomes of this research can contribute to improving the safety measures and engineering practices employed in the construction and maintenance of worship places in such challenging terrains. Ultimately, the goal is to minimize risks, avoid disruptions to pilgrimage activities, and safeguard the lives and properties of devotees visiting these holy sites.
Comparative Analysis of Rock Mass Rating and Slope Mass Rating for Slope Stability Assessment of Saptashrungi Gad Temple, Vani, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Verma, Amit Kumar (editor) / Singh, T. N. (editor) / Mohamad, Edy Tonnizam (editor) / Mishra, A. K. (editor) / Gamage, Ranjith Pathegama (editor) / Bhatawdekar, Ramesh (editor) / Wilkinson, Stephen (editor) / Ansari, M. K. (author) / Ahmad, M. (author) / Singh, Rajesh (author)
International Conference on Geotechnical Issues in Energy, Infrastructure and Disaster Management ; 2024 ; Patna, India
2024-12-01
15 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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