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Ceppo Morelli Block-Falls Probability Study to Support the Decision of Excavating a by-Pass Tunnel

S. Longo1 and P. Oreste1
  • 1 Technical University of Lisbon, Italy

Abstract

Problem statement: In this article, some important aspects linked to the new Ceppo Morelli (Piemonte, Italy) future by-pass tunnel construction were considered. Approach: The article concerned a mountainous region which in the past was affected by slope landslides and block falls that reached a downhill roadway and two nearby villages. Results: Using risk analysis approach the probability of block-falls down the mountain slopes was accomplished, with estimation of their trajectories. Conclusion: Obtained results proved the need to open the new tunnel because the present roadway is not considered risk free.

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume 3 No. 4, 2010, 723-727

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2010.723.727

Submitted On: 16 February 2009 Published On: 5 November 2010

How to Cite: Longo, S. & Oreste, P. (2010). Ceppo Morelli Block-Falls Probability Study to Support the Decision of Excavating a by-Pass Tunnel. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 3(4), 723-727. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2010.723.727

Open AccessCopyright: © 2010 S. Longo and P. Oreste. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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Keywords

  • Block falls
  • risk analysis
  • rock block trajectories
  • probabilistic analysis