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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Design Charts for Rock-cut Slopes Along Motorways in Southern Saudi Arabia
رسومات تصميمية لقطوع المنحدرات الصخرية على الطرق الجبلية في جنوب المملكة العربية السعودية
 
Subject : Earth Sciences 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : This paper describes a new set of design charts which have been compiled to assist in the preliminary analysis of excavated slopes in Saudi Arabia. Data for thechart&were collected from Al-Dilaa and Al-Juwah descents. Both stable and unstable slopes Were assessed utilizing rock mass classification systems, basic mapping, and index tests, so that the basic geotechnical features of the stabfe and unstable rock masses could be defined. Furthermore, date were supplemented by a study of the stability of slopes together with the remedial and support measures. The parameter known as volumetric joint count (Jv) is found to be sensitive to the performance of slopes in hard Saudi Arabian rocks. Correlation with either overall slope height or overall slope angle provides useful design charts for roads cuts. The charts could be zoned, with each zone being ascribed a likely combination of support measures. Furthermore, it is also suggested that the constructed charts could pro- I vide quick assessmento the design, construction, maintenance and safety requirements of rock slopes excavated in the mountainous terrain of Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea. 
ISSN : 1012-8832 
Journal Name : Earth Sciences Journal 
Volume : 2 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1409 AH
1989 AD 
Number Of Pages : 26 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, October 11, 2009 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
بهاءالدين هاشم صدقة BAHAAELDIN H. SADAGAHResearcher  
مايكل هنري ديفريتاس MICHAEL H. DEFREITASResearcher  

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