Utilization of the Q-slope Empirical Classification System in Jointed Rock Slopes: A Case Study for Bonab-Malekan highway

The Q-slope classification system is originally introduced by Barton and Bar (۲۰۱۷) for jointed rock-slope conditions description which is used for engineering judgment to evaluate slope stability. This study is attempted to use the Q-slope empirical classification system for assessment of jointed rock slopes stability in Bonab-Malekan highway project. To this end, ۱۰ jointed slopes are observed in the high-way path which is required to investigate these slope stability conditions. According to the results of the stability analysis and sustainability possess based on Q-slope principle, a main part of the slopes are located in uncertain conditions (۵ cases), ۴ slopes is classified as stable and ۱ slope indicate the failure condition and instability.

Keywords:

Jointed rock slope , Q-slope , Slope Stability , Rock mechanics , Bonab-Malekan high-way project