Geotechnical assessment of a landslide along a natural gas pipeline for possible remediations (Karacabey-Turkey) |
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Authors: | Tamer Topal Muge Akin |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Geological Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), 06531 Ankara, Turkey |
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Abstract: | A new natural gas pipeline with a 0.90-m diameter is under construction to provide a gas connection between Turkey and Greece
as well as to create a gas ring for southern Europe. The new pipeline route lies next to an existing small diameter gas pipeline
broken by a landslide that occurred in February 2006 near Karacabey (Bursa). Although the existing pipeline has been temporarily
repaired, either the pipeline route should be relocated or the landslide should be stabilized. The geological survey conducted
in the study area reveals that relocation is not feasible due to the existence of other landslides in close vicinity to the
site. In order to investigate the causes of the landslide and to suggest possible remedial measures, geotechnical investigations
including surface geological mapping, trial pitting, drilling with field tests, inclinometer measurements, laboratory testing,
and limit equilibrium analyses were conducted. The investigation revealed that the unconsolidated clayey soil slid on claystone
along a non-circular failure surface. Based on the gathered data, possible remedial measures including partial removal of
landslide material and construction of toe buttresses, slope flattening, lowering the pipeline, and surface drainage systems
were evaluated. These are suggested to prevent the reactivation of the landslide, and thus to establish a safe route for both
the existing and the new pipelines. |
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Keywords: | Landslide Non-circular failure Remedial measure Pipeline Karacabey Turkey |
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