Research of Landslide Areas Developed in the Influence Zone of the Right Slope of the Zhinvali Reservoir to Determine Their Dynamics for the Purpose of Traffic Safety
The article presents the results of field, office and laboratory research of landslide areas developed on the right slope of the Zhinvali Reservoir section of the Georgian Military Road, according to which the area of spread of these events, the dynamics of development, the threats arising from them in terms of restricting traffic, and a plan for developing landslide prevention measures are recorded. The underlying rocks of the slopes have been studied, cross-sections have been created, their types and physical and mechanical characteristics have been determined, and the natural and anthropogenic (technogenic) factors that contribute to the origin and development of the aforementioned phenomena have been identified. Based on the results of the study, it can be said that landslide areas developed along the transportation lane are mostly associated with erosion processes developing in small ravines, where the rocks forming the slope are highly eroded and disintegrated. Unregulated surface water runoff has a great impact on their development. There are frequent cases when the landslide dynamics develop in a reverse direction, gradually covering the upper layers of the slope and closely approaching the roadway. Based on desk work and laboratory data, a numerical calculation of the stability conditions (K coefficient) was carried out for typical landslide sites, considering natural factors (seismic events and increased rock moisture). Based on the data obtained as a result of the research, it became possible to develop various types of landslide prevention measures.
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