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INTRODUCTION1.1 GeneralLarge-scale construction work such as housing projects, extensive expansion of roadnetworks, and other man-made activities such as deforestation has resulted in disturbing thefragile ecosystem. This exploitation of natural ground conditions renders instability andleads to hazards such as landslides. An unstable slope always creates difficulties not only inthe development of that area but also poses threat to human life. For example, creating uninterrupted communication between far-off areas requires the expansion of roads, which inturn depends on the excavation and construction through weak and unstable grounds.