Numerical modeling of Volga River bank stabilization for the development of a pedestrian path to the water body
https://doi.org/10.22227/1997-0935.2026.6.906-921
Abstract
Introduction. Construction of facilities on riverbanks is a costly task with limited demand. A number of supplementary issues should be taken into account when developing design solutions for their construction. These issues include the development of slope stabilization measures and protection of the soil mass from erosion. The technical and technological feasibility of implementing such projects under conditions of hazardous slope processes should also be considered in the course of design development.
Materials and methods. The variety of conditions under which facilities on riverbanks are constructed limits the applicability of standard solutions; as a result, an individual set of solutions becomes necessary for each facility, beginning with the fundamental selection of technological and structural solutions. The geotechnical aspects of designing engineering protection facilities for the Volga riverbank slope near the village of Cherkasovo are considered within the framework of an improvement project, taking into account the technological and structural features of the site.
Results. Numerical modeling of construction operations at the existing project site was performed to assess slope stability after the implementation of protective measures. The analysis provided stability assessment results for the soil mass.
Conclusions. The most significant factors influencing the selection of optimal structural solutions were analyzed and presented, and possible options for specific geotechnical solutions were proposed.
Keywords
slope stability,
engineering protection,
site improvement,
bank protection measures,
numerical modeling,
geotechnical solutions
Supporting agencies: The authors express their gratitude to the reviewer, whose detailed comments and recommendations helped improve the quality of the article.
About the Authors
R. N. Nikonorov
Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU); Scientific and Engineering Center of the Tunnel Association
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Roman N. Nikonorov — lecturer of the Department of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics, master’s degree; chief Engineer
26 Yaroslavskoe shosse, Moscow, 129337;
10, build. 4, 7 Eniseyskaya st., Moscow, 4129344
U. O. Moskovkina
Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ulyana O. Moskovkina — student
26 Yaroslavskoe shosse, Moscow, 129337
E. A. Sofronova
Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina A. Sofronova — student
26 Yaroslavskoe shosse, Moscow, 129337
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Nikonorov R.N., Moskovkina U.O., Sofronova E.A. Numerical modeling of Volga River bank stabilization for the development of a pedestrian path to the water body. Vestnik MGSU. 2026;21(6):906-921. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22227/1997-0935.2026.6.906-921
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