Análisis de estabilidad de un microdeslizamiento superficial en los Andes del sur del Ecuador

Abstract

Slope stability is a fundamental aspect of engineering due to its influence on safety and infrastructure. This study analyzes the stability of a small landslide located in the southern Ecuadorian Andes. A Standard Penetration Test (SPT) was conducted to obtain geotechnical parameters, while topographic information was collected using a drone survey. Laboratory results indicate the presence of poorly compacted, highly plastic soil, which explains the observed landslides. This condition directly affects a nearby house. Finally, a slope restructuring model is proposed to prevent future landslides.