Course

Slope Engineering

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Explore the complexities of slope engineering with a comprehensive study of landslide causes, prevention, and remediation strategies. This course offers an in-depth analysis of slope stability, covering topics such as soil properties, landslides classification, causes of landslides, and government initiatives in Hong Kong. Delve into the geology and slope stabilizing methods, including an optional virtual reality experience of the unconfined compression test.

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Slope Engineering
Course Modules

The course modules cover a wide array of topics, including soil properties, landslides classification, causes of landslides, landslide cases in Hong Kong, government initiatives, slope stabilizing methods, geology, and an optional virtual reality experience of the unconfined compression test.

Topic 1: Introduction to Slope Engineering

Delve into the fundamental aspects of slope engineering, including soil properties, liquefaction, and an introduction to slope engineering.

  • Soil Properties - 10 minutes
  • Liquefaction - 12 minutes
  • Introduction - 5 minutes
  • Quiz 1 - 30 minutes

Topic 2: Landslide Classification

Explore the classification of landslides, covering various types, triggers, damages, and specific cases, such as the Lung Cheung Road washout and the 1994 Kwun Lung Lau landslide in Hong Kong.

  • Types Of Landslides - 24 minutes
  • Slope Fail Trigger - 6 minutes
  • Flows, Falls, Washouts - Varied durations
  • Landslide Classification Summary - 12 minutes
  • Quiz 2 - 30 minutes

Topic 3: Causes of landslides

Investigate the causes of landslides, focusing on retaining wall failure and related readings to understand the underlying factors contributing to slope instability.

  • Retaining Wall Failure - 4 minutes
  • Reading - Varied durations
  • Quiz 3 - 30 minutes

Topic 4: Landslides in Hong Kong

Study prominent landslide cases in Hong Kong, including the 1994 Kwun Lung Lau, 1972 Po Shan Road, 1972 Sau Mau Ping, and 1976 Sau Mau Ping landslides, to gain insights into the local landscape's challenges.

  • 1994 Kwun Lung Lau Landslide - 23 minutes
  • 1972 Po Shan Road - 10 minutes
  • 1972 Sau Mau Ping Landslide - 5 minutes
  • 1976 Sau Mau Ping Landslide - 5 minutes
  • Quiz 4 - 30 minutes

Topic 5: How government tackle landslide in Hong Kong

Examine the government's proactive measures to tackle landslides in Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong Slope Safety System, landslide warning system, potential index, warning signs, and the slope information system.

  • Landslide Preventive Measure In Hong Kong - 4 minutes
  • Reading - 15 minutes
  • Hong Kong Slope Safety System - 15 minutes
  • Landslide Warning System - 15 minutes
  • Landslide Potential Index - 30 minutes
  • Landslide Warning Signs - 15 minutes
  • Slope Information System - 15 minutes
  • Landslide Warning Indicators - 5 minutes
  • Airborne LiDAR - 5 minutes

Topic 6: Slope Stabilizing Method

Gain insights into various slope stabilizing methods, such as soil nailing, cut slope filling, and retaining walls, to understand the practical approaches for slope stabilization.

  • Different Method To Stabilize The Slope - 11 minutes
  • Soil Nailing - 17 minutes
  • Cut Slope Filling Slope Retaining Wall - 5 minutes
  • Cut Slope Method - 1 minute
  • Reading - 15 minutes
  • Soil Nailed Walls - 5 minutes
  • Reading - 15 minutes
  • Quiz 5 - 30 minutes

Topic 7: Geology

Explore the geological aspects related to slope engineering, including rock locations and review questions on field trips to Lai Chi Chong, Sharp Island, and High Island Reservoir.

  • Rock Location - 3 minutes
  • Review questions on Lai Chi Chong, Sharp Island, and High Island Reservoir field trips - Varied durations
  • Quiz 6 - 30 minutes
  • Lai Chi Chong, Sharp Island, and High Island Reservoir field trips - Varied durations

Topic 8: The Unconfined Compression Test (Optional VR Experience)

Experience an optional virtual reality exploration of the unconfined compression test to gain practical insights into this important aspect of slope engineering.

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