Geotechnical Analysis to Reduce the Potential for Landslide Disasters in the Nickel Ore Mining Area in Langgikima District

Authors

  • Muhammad Ilham Kadar Ilham Universitas Halu Oleo
  • La Ode Andimbara Jurusan Teknik Geofisika, Universitas Halu Oleo
  • Al Rubaiyn Jurusan Teknik Geofisika, Universitas Halu Oleo
  • La Ode Dzakir Program Studi Teknik Pertambangan, Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka
  • Muh Karnoha Amir Program studi Teknik Pertambangan Universitas Sulawesi Teanggara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56099/jrgi.v7i02.163

Keywords:

Faktor Keamanan, Geometri Lereng, Rekomendasi

Abstract

Landslides that commonly occur in nickel mining are caused by the absence of geotechnical studies conducted by the company. Based on the importance of this issue, this study was carried out to mitigate potential landslides in the mining slope area. The objective of this research is to determine the physical and mechanical characteristics of laterite soil, recommend a stable slope design, and establish an optimal factor of safety for practical implementation. The results of this study indicate that the soil material in the limonite zone has a density of 12.65 kN/m³, cohesion of 22.55 kN/m², and an internal shear angle of 30.58˚, while the soil material in the saprolite zone has a density of 12.55 kN/m³, cohesion of 12.75 kN/m², and an internal shear angle of 28.34 ˚. The recommended overall slope design to ensure slope stability and prevent landslides includes a slope height of ≤ 45 m, a bench width of ≥ 60 m, and an overall slope angle of ≤ 37º. Additionally, the recommended factor of safety for overall slope stability is ≥ 1.1, with a landslide probability of 7.80%

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30-07-2025

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Ilham, M. I. K., La Ode Andimbara, Rubaiyn, A., La Ode Dzakir, & Muh Karnoha Amir. (2025). Geotechnical Analysis to Reduce the Potential for Landslide Disasters in the Nickel Ore Mining Area in Langgikima District. Jurnal Rekayasa Geofisika Indonesia, 7(02), 076–083. https://doi.org/10.56099/jrgi.v7i02.163