slope stability in a sentence

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1. The most notable example is his first PhD student Sarada K . Sarma whose research led to the development of the Sarma method of seismic slope stability.
2. The goal of a slope stability analysis is to determine the conditions under which the mass will slip relative to the base and lead to slope failure.
3. If the interface between the mass and the base of a slope has a complex geometry, slope stability analysis is difficult and numerical solution methods are required.
4. Within the last decade ( 2003 ) Slope Stability Radar has been developed to remotely scan a rock slope to monitor the spatial deformation of the face.
5. Over the last 9 years this service has supplied information relating to urban subsidence and uplift, slope stability and landslides, seismic and volcanic deformation, coastlines and flood plains.
6. It is suggested that root length density and soil water level could be used as indicators of slope stability and possibly could be used to predict future slope failure.
7. "' Geotechnical "'may also be covered by Environmental Consultants, this might include activities such as site investigations, geotechnical engineering ( foundation design, slope stability ), and restoration quality assurance.
8. Geologists and engineering geologists can also use their knowledge of earth process and their ability to interpret surface geomorphology to determine relative slope stability based simply on site observations.
9. Wind throw is the toppling of a tree due to the force of the wind, this exposes the root plate and adjacent soil beneath the tree and influences slope stability.
10. Priority is given to maintaining ecological function and complexity by retaining the largest and oldest trees, preserving wildlife habitat and riparian areas, and protecting erodible soils and maintaining slope stability.