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oa Dynamic Impact of Military Actions on Slopes in Densely Built Urban Areas with Low Stability
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, International Conference of Young Professionals «GeoTerrace-2025», Oct 2025, Volume 2025, p.1 - 5
Abstract
Densely populated areas on weak soils located on slopes face high risks during armed conflicts due to dynamic impacts from explosions and missile strikes. Such events trigger deformation and landslide processes, threatening both buildings and residents. This study focuses on early detection and monitoring of dynamic deformations using inclinometric measurements.
Traditionally, inclinometry has been applied to monitor geotechnical effects of construction under peacetime conditions, mainly addressing weak soils under static or slow-loading. However, modern military actions in Ukraine generate blast waves that cause rapid soil movements and landslides, requiring adapted monitoring methods.
This research proposes using inclinometric monitoring technology, originally designed for construction-related deformations, to track the effects of explosions. A missile strike scenario is modeled, including pre- and post-event measurements and blast wave propagation through soil. The analysis draws on literature concerning soil mechanics under dynamic loading.
Results demonstrate that inclinometric methods effectively detect and quantify dynamic soil deformations from blast impacts, capturing early signs of landslide development. The methodology integrates field inclinometric data with geodetic, geological, and numerical modeling to identify and interpret deformation patterns.
The proposed approach ensures timely and accurate detection of slope instability caused by dynamic loads, supporting preventive risk management in urban areas. These findings justify extending inclinometry beyond traditional geotechnical applications to monitor dynamic impacts during armed conflicts, enhancing the safety and resilience of infrastructure on vulnerable slopes.
