Slope Stability
The science that studies slope stability in landslide areas is undoubtedly a highly complex and fascinating branch of geotechnical engineering. Understanding how an unstable slope will behave over time requires in-depth studies and the correlation of multiple data and observations.
This section brings together the main instruments used for landslide monitoring and for studying slope stability. Also useful in the creation of alarm systems, including early warning systems, these tools include deep extensometers, tiltmeters for landslide monitoring, surface extensometers, avalanche sensors, and many other solutions capable of providing valuable data to assess slope conditions.
The instruments presented here are used both for analyzing slow movements and detecting rapid displacements, enabling a complete and targeted geotechnical monitoring system. Monitoring groundwater levels is also a key factor in evaluating slope stability; in this context, groundwater level sensors and pressure transducers are part of the section dedicated to hydrogeology.
