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Stability analysis of “Grotta delle Felci” Cliff (Capri Island, Italy): structural, engineering–geological, photogrammetric surveys and laser scanning

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A study of rock slope stability was performed using geological surveys and Digital Terrestrial Photogrammetry (DTP) integrated by Laser Scanning (LS) and topographic measurements. The use of DTP is useful especially in inaccessible sites such as natural cliffs. By obtaining oriented stereo images, accurate digital surface models and orthophotos, useful data can be produced showing geometrical characteristics of joints, blocks and slopes such as planes, attitude, spacing, persistence and rock mass volumes. In order to accomplish the analysis, DTP was combined with LS in order to build the Digital Dense Surface Model (DDSM) of the slope. The conventional method of limit equilibrium was applied to study the slope stability using a deterministic approach and to suggest activities of geo-monitoring and engineering solutions for risk mitigation with respect to the environment.

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Une étude de stabilité de pentes rocheuses a été effectuée à partir de reconnaissances géologiques et d’études de Photogrammétrie Numérique Terrestre (DTP) contrôlées par des investigations par Scanner Laser (LS) et mesures topographiques. L’utilisation de la DTP est particulièrement intéressante pour les sites difficilement accessibles, comme des falaises naturelles. A partir d’images stéréoscopiques orientées, de modèles numériques de surface et d’orthophotos, des données importantes ont été obtenues concernant les caractéristiques géométriques de joints et de blocs, telles que des orientations de plans, des espacements et des extensions de discontinuités et des volumes de masses rocheuses. Afin de réaliser ces analyses, la photogrammétrie numérique a été combinée avec la technique du scanner laser pour construire le Modèle Numérique Dense de Surface (DDSM) de la pente. La méthode conventionnelle de l’équilibre limite a été appliquée pour étudier la stabilité de la pente avec une approche déterministe et pour proposer des techniques de surveillance et des solutions d’ingénierie, respectueuses de l’environnement, permettant de limiter les risques.

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The authors wish to acknowledge support of this research by Sarno Catchment Authority and the Municipalities of Capri and Anacapri.

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    R. Salvini, M. Francioni, S. Riccucci, P. L. Fantozzi, F. Bonciani & S. Mancini

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Salvini, R., Francioni, M., Riccucci, S. et al. Stability analysis of “Grotta delle Felci” Cliff (Capri Island, Italy): structural, engineering–geological, photogrammetric surveys and laser scanning. Bull Eng Geol Environ 70, 549–557 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-011-0350-2

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