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Effect Evaluation of the Interaction Between the Atmosphere and the Soil on the Ngamakosso’S Embankment Stability, Talangaï, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The stability of an embankment is analyzed by determining its safety factor. The present work consists of analyzing the effect of atmosphere-soil interaction on the stability of the embankment located in the Ngamakosso district (Talangai, Brazzaville, Congo Republic). The aim of this work is to carry out an in-depth study of this embankment using the finite element method in order to evaluate its stability. The study of the stability of natural slope using finite element method gave a low safety factor showing that the slope is unstable. However, earthworks by softening the slope angle as well as the establishment of vetiver-type plant cover had appositive influence and constituted an effective means of stabilizing this slope. The results obtained after these analyzes indicate that the embankment is in a satisfactory state of stability.

Source: American Journal of Environmental Protection

DOI: 10.12691/env-12-3-1

Authors: Obami-Ondon Harmel, Kempena Adolphe, Ngoma Mpemba Charmella Franche Amina, Rafael Guardado Lacaba, Antonio Olimpio Gonçalves, Tathy Christian

Institutions: Marien Ngouabi University, Universidad de Moa, Agostinho Neto University

Language: English

Topic: Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis

Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401975342