Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures

S. B. Mickovski

Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures

S. B. Mickovski^*

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Civil Engineering and Environmental Management

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Abstract

Bervie Braes is a 750 m long, and up to 55 m high coastal slope above a residential area and harbour in Stonenaven, Scotland, with a history of instability mostly associated with the road traversing the slope. Slope stabilisation works in terms of soil nailing, contour drains and seeding/planting were carried out in 2012 to minimise the risks posed to the former trunk road bisecting the Braes. In this paper, I critically review the effectiveness of the stabilisation measures using an established sustainability assessment tool. Through interviews with the local authority representatives, I am also detailing the timeline of monitoring and maintenance actions in the past ten years and mapping them against the global best practice in terms of sustainability and resilience. Based on the results of our investigation, I am concluding this paper with recommendations for future actions and research that will lead towards more efficient slope stabilisation and use of vegetation for civil engineering purposes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Geotechnical Engineering Challenges to Meet Current and Emerging Needs of Society: Proceedings of the XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2024
Editors	Nuno Guerra, Manuel Matos Fernandes, Cristiana Ferreira, António Gomes Correia, Alexandre Pinto, Pedro Sêco e Pinto
Publisher	CRC Press
Pages	3141-3144
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9781003431749
ISBN (Print)	9781032548166
Publication status	Published - 17 Sept 2024
Event	XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering - MEO Arena, Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 26 Aug 2024 → 30 Aug 2024 https://www.ecsmge-2024.com/ (Link to conference website)

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Conference

Conference	XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Abbreviated title	ECSMGE24
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Lisbon
Period	26/08/24 → 30/08/24
Internet address	https://www.ecsmge-2024.com/ (Link to conference website)

Keywords

slope stability
Sustainability
Resilience
ecoengineering
ground bioengineering
geotechnical engineering
monitoring

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
General Engineering
General Environmental Science
General Materials Science

UN SDGs

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Mickovski, S. B. (2024). Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures. In N. Guerra, M. M. Fernandes, C. Ferreira, A. G. Correia, A. Pinto, & P. Sêco e Pinto (Eds.), Geotechnical Engineering Challenges to Meet Current and Emerging Needs of Society: Proceedings of the XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2024 (pp. 3141-3144). CRC Press.

Mickovski, S. B. / Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures. Geotechnical Engineering Challenges to Meet Current and Emerging Needs of Society: Proceedings of the XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2024. editor / Nuno Guerra ; Manuel Matos Fernandes ; Cristiana Ferreira ; António Gomes Correia ; Alexandre Pinto ; Pedro Sêco e Pinto. CRC Press, 2024. pp. 3141-3144

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Mickovski, SB 2024, Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures. in N Guerra, MM Fernandes, C Ferreira, AG Correia, A Pinto & P Sêco e Pinto (eds), Geotechnical Engineering Challenges to Meet Current and Emerging Needs of Society: Proceedings of the XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2024. CRC Press, pp. 3141-3144, XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, 26/08/24.

Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures. / Mickovski, S. B.
Geotechnical Engineering Challenges to Meet Current and Emerging Needs of Society: Proceedings of the XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2024. ed. / Nuno Guerra; Manuel Matos Fernandes; Cristiana Ferreira; António Gomes Correia; Alexandre Pinto; Pedro Sêco e Pinto. CRC Press, 2024. p. 3141-3144.

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Mickovski SB. Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures. In Guerra N, Fernandes MM, Ferreira C, Correia AG, Pinto A, Sêco e Pinto P, editors, Geotechnical Engineering Challenges to Meet Current and Emerging Needs of Society: Proceedings of the XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2024. CRC Press. 2024. p. 3141-3144

Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures

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Bervie Braes at 10 years: critical review of the effectiveness of slope stabilisation measures

Abstract

Publication series

Conference

Keywords

ASJC Scopus subject areas

UN SDGs

Documents and Links

Other files and links

Fingerprint

Research output

A case history of co-design and co-deployment of a nature-based solution (NbS) against erosion and slope instability

A review of the occurrence and causes for wildfires and their impacts on the geoenvironment

Monitoring the mechanical performance of self-drilling, self-tapping fasteners after installation using impact-type tooling in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

Projects

Coastal erosion survey in Carsethorn

To develop an innovative and sustainable drainage framework for environmental protection during major highway construction works.

Stonehaven Flood Planning Audit

Cite this