Open AccessStability study of rock slope in fractured quartzite at right side of spillway, Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project, Nepal
Author(s) -
Kaustubh Mani Nepal,
Roger Olsson
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of nepal geological society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2676-1378
DOI - 10.3126/jngs.v28i0.31724
Subject(s) - spillway , hydroelectricity , geology , geotechnical engineering , foundation (evidence) , slope stability , mining engineering , engineering , archaeology , geography , electrical engineering
A 120 m long and 68 m high rock cut slope is designed at the right side of spillway of Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project. This paper describes the stability studies performed for the rock cut slopes in jointed quartzite for foundation of spillway.