Slope Stability and Erosion Control Challenges on Mega Projects Rules, Methodology, New Technology, and Vulnerability on Construction Phases

Abstract

All Big Project has big challenges on the amounts of sediments that need to be controlled on daily basis. It is one of the big challenges that need to take into consideration on Owner side and de PM on the construction process. Even the technology today has many resources that can be used at the time that the project needs to be built, things can be changed quickly. Sediments controls always need to be included in the design, take all consideration for the specific area of the development and the special characteristics for each location. Retention ponds, swells, rip rap and other systems to maintain controls of the areas need to be implemented. But What’s happened if the site changes daily with the construction process? Changes like heavy traffic equipment, road that change for better access, earth work, site logistic for walkways and pedestrian areas, big excavations and site utilities installation. What’s happens if things change quickly, and decisions need to be implemented. Mega Project presents a big challenge for engineers and contractors, complying with all regulations, protecting the environmental, time commitment and quality products at the end make always a challenge. Key Terms – AI Programs, Big Development, DEM, Sediment Control.