TY  - JOUR
AU  - Longo, S. 
AU  - Oreste, P. 
PY  - 2010
TI  - Ceppo Morelli Block-Falls Probability Study to Support the Decision of Excavating a by-Pass Tunnel
JF  - American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 3
IS  - 4
DO  - 10.3844/ajeassp.2010.723.727
UR  - https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajeassp.2010.723.727
AB  - Problem statement: In this article, some important aspects linked to the new Ceppo
Morelli (Piemonte, Italy) future by-pass tunnel construction were considered. Approach: The article
concerned a mountainous region which in the past was affected by slope landslides and block falls that
reached a downhill roadway and two nearby villages. Results: Using risk analysis approach the
probability of block-falls down the mountain slopes was accomplished, with estimation of their
trajectories. Conclusion: Obtained results proved the need to open the new tunnel because the present
roadway is not considered risk free.