Useful Information Regarding Slope Stabilization

By Helen Anderson


Landscape is usually impacted adversely by elements of weather like wind, rain, snow, and sunshine. Unstable slopping is among these effects. Slope instability is caused when a gulley is formed after weak top soil drifts downwards. Human activities, elements of weather and natural processes can instigate this process. Effective measures should be put in place in order to curb unstable slopping which is a major safety issue. This is what Slope stabilization is all about.

Roads become unusable or they have many accidents happening on them if slope instability happens on them. Therefore, stabilization of the slope is the best mechanism to handle the issue. Several methods are available for use to stop soil from being eroded down the slope immediately or over time.

Several methods have been invented for use in stabilizing slopes. They may be used alone or in combination to achieve the desired results. Some of these methods include terracing, diversions, grassed waterways, conservation ponds, retaining walls, drop structures, sobo dams, trail improvement, and gully control among many others. Applying several methods together achieves better results better and faster.

Slope stabilisation and erosion control can be broadly curbed by one approach known as terracing. This involves aligning the landscape with a continuation of structures designed like steps so as to curb how runoff occurs. The runoff is guided to an appropriate outlet by the steps to moderate speed, preventing erosion. Soil erosion is minimized generally as runoff soil is trapped on the terrace.

Another method that is used commonly is the creation of diversions in the slope. Diversions are usually constructed across slopes so that they can intercept the runoff and dispose it at a specified location. The purposes of diversions include breaking up long slopes, directing water away from active sites of erosion, directing water around agricultural locations, and/or channeling runoffs to suitable outlets.

The safest and simplest approach of having springs drained off is applying open ditches. Digging the primary ditch is the first step in using open ditches. The ditch location must be in similar direction as the gradient of the slope. One then digs smaller ditches from the main ditch. A fishbone pattern should be used when digging the smaller ditches. Secondary and tertiary ditches must be included in the deign.

Water that flows through the ditches should be collected close to its origin as much as possible. One can the direct it to a side drain, culvert, or water course close by. At the ditch bottom, one needs to place stones or gravel to prevent bed erosion. Pipe drains are more effectual hence they can also be used. However, they can be costly to acquire. Over time, there is likelihood that stones can silt up. Therefore, having an effective drainage system is important.

Planting of grass in waterways is one of the best ways of stabilizing slopes. Grass may grow naturally or it may be planted. Besides grass, any other suitable vegetation can be planted. Proper surface preparation must be done before the vegetation is planted. Grass provides ground cover and makes the soil firmer and harder to be carried away by erosive water.




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