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In its pursuit to solidify its international standing, the Journal is actively seeking contributions from domestic and international scientists.</p> <p>JSTT is a peer-reviewed scientific journal specializing in the field of construction, covering the following areas: building and industrial construction; bridge and road engineering; coastal, offshore, and hydraulic engineering; materials science; mechanical engineering; architecture and urban planning; environmental engineering; natural sciences; and information technology. Through continuous development in both quantity and quality, the Journal has steadily established itself as a premier scientific and technological publication in the field of civil engineering construction; applied and natural sciences.</p> <p align="justify">JSTT publishes high-quality original research articles, review articles, and technical notes covering various aspects of science and technology, particularly focusing on infrastructure development. It encompasses the following areas, with a scope that extends beyond these:</p> <p align="justify">- Transport planning and traffic engineering<br />- Civil and structure engineering<br />- Construction materials<br />- Mechanical engineering<br />- Geotechnical engineering<br />- Earth and Environmental Engineering<br />- Computer sciences<br />- Electricity, electronics, telecommunications<br />- Automotive engineering</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://jstt.vn/index.php/en/about#aim-and-scope"><strong>Aim and scope</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://jstt.vn/index.php/en/about#peer_review_process"><strong>Peer Review Process</strong></a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://jstt.vn/index.php/en/about#public_frequency">Publication Frequency</a><br /></strong></li> <li><a href="https://jstt.vn/index.php/en/about#article_processing_charge"><strong>Article Processing Charge (FREE)</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://jstt.vn/index.php/en/about#licence"><strong>License</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://jstt.vn/index.php/en/publication_ethics"><strong>Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://jstt.vn/index.php/en/guide-for-authors"><strong>Guide for authors</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://jstt.vn/index.php/en/about#journal-policies"><strong>About the Journal</strong></a></li> </ul> University of Transport Technology en-US Journal of Science and Transport Technology 2734-9950 https://jstt.vn/index.php/en/article/view/469 <p>This paper presents a forensic geotechnical evaluation of the construction challenges and long-term stability of a 34-meter-high flood protection (FP) infrastructure (wall) at the Kadana Powerhouse, Gujarat, India, built within a geologically complex terrain. Following a critical design shift from underground draft tube tunnels to a cut-and-cover system necessitated by construction delays and adverse rock mass conditions previously confined slopes were exposed, revealing weak fault and foliation planes dipping unfavorably toward the excavation face. Emergency stabilization measures, including pre-stressed anchors and Perfo-bolts, were deployed to arrest progressive instability during construction. Nearly four decades later, a back-analysis incorporating 2D stability modeling, based on historical performance data was conducted to evaluate the long-term efficacy of these interventions. The analysis confirmed a notable improvement in the Factor of Safety (FOS) from 1.099 to 1.578 for sliding and from 3.053 to 4.048 for overturning, validating the adequacy of the original design response. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of retrospective analysis and performance monitoring to assess legacy infrastructure a rarely documented forensic geotechnical case of FP wall from India. The findings underscore the importance of integrating geological insight with adaptive engineering during both the design and construction phases and offer valuable guidance for future infrastructure development in weak or structurally disturbed rock masses.</p> Indra Prakash Shibani Chourushi Kishanlal Darji Le Van Hiep Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Science and Transport Technology 2025-10-21 2025-10-21 1 12 10.58845/jstt.utt.2025.en.5.4.1-12