Stability Analysis of a Road Scarp in the Carpathian Mountains and Methods of its Protection

摘要

The purpose of the study was to analyse the stability of a road scarp endangered by a landslide and to consider some measures for its stabilization.The potential landslide could unfavourably alter the shape of the slope,thus a religious sanctuary situated above the slope.The present research has resulted in suggestions of possible protection methods,namely,drainage,soil nailing,installation of piles,supporting the scarp with a soil prism.They appear to be equally effective in improving the stability conditions.Therefore,the criteria for choosing one of them are rather arbitrary,and the choice should be made on the basis of economic considerations.