Slope stability assessment using slope mass rating technique

The present study pertains to determine the degree of stability in rock slopes using Slope Mass Rating (SMR) technique developed by Romana (1985). The technique has been applied to different rock slopes in the Alaknanda valley of Garhwal Himalaya, India. The idea behind the study is to assess the slope instability in the region. The result of the study has shown very low value of SMR where major slope failures have already occured and higher values for slopes which seem to be more stable. From the present study it can be inferred that SMR technique is an easy method for slope stability assessment which gives a more realistic view of the slope condition as the study is based on actual field observations.