Slope Stability Monitoring Using GSM Network System

Abstract

Slope failure due to slope instability can initiate landslides which
may result in loss of lives, property, infrastructures and economic
loss. There are many factors that trigger slope failure such as
rainfall, hydrological condition, groundwater level and geological
formation of the slope area. However, slope failures can be
prevented by monitoring high risk slopes using geotechnical
instruments and electronic sensors. In this study, an early warning
system was developed to immediately alert the authority and the
management on slope stability by installing selected slope
monitoring instruments at high risk slopes with infrastructures.
Slope monitoring system using wireless network is an effective
method to monitor the condition of slopes especially the
inaccessible slopes in unsafe areas. By applying this system, the
management can reduce cost, human resources and time on
slope maintenance that can efficiently notify the
maintenance team on potential unsafe slopes or slope failures