Slope Stability
Analysis and mitigation for slopes, coulees, and challenging terrain.
Working With Alberta's Terrain
Southern Alberta's river valleys, coulees, and glacially-carved terrain create some of the most challenging slope stability conditions in the prairies. The combination of lacustrine clays, variable groundwater, and freeze-thaw cycling demands careful analysis before building near any slope.
We provide slope stability assessments ranging from simple visual inspections to full limit-equilibrium analyses, depending on the risk level and project requirements.
When You Need a Slope Assessment
- Building near a coulee or river valley edge
- Developing land with significant grade changes
- Evidence of existing slope movement (cracks, tilting, bulging)
- Road or infrastructure projects on sloped terrain
- Retaining wall design for grade changes
- Regulatory requirements for setback determination
Our Approach
Every slope assessment starts with understanding the geological history — how the slope was formed, what materials compose it, and what forces are acting on it. We combine field observations, subsurface investigation data, and analytical methods to determine the factor of safety and recommend appropriate setbacks or mitigation measures.
Capabilities
- ✓ Slope stability assessments
- ✓ Coulee and river valley analysis
- ✓ Retaining wall design recommendations
- ✓ Erosion and scour mitigation
- ✓ Cut and fill slope design
- ✓ Landslide risk assessment
- ✓ Monitoring recommendations
- ✓ Remediation design