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Dr Ellen Robson's Outputs (13)

Investigation of landslides triggered by unprecedented rainfall events during 2023 monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, India (2025)
Journal Article
Sana, E., Kritika, Kumar, A., Robson, E., Prasanna, R., Kala, U., & Toll, D. G. (2025). Investigation of landslides triggered by unprecedented rainfall events during 2023 monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, India. Landslides, 22(2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10346-025-02471-5

Himachal Pradesh, a northern state of India, experienced unprecedented heavy rainfall between July and August 2023 that triggered several devastating and fatal landslides across the state. This paper presents the findings of two key studies that aim... Read More about Investigation of landslides triggered by unprecedented rainfall events during 2023 monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Cost–Benefit Analysis Methodology for Slope Stabilization Based on Probabilistic Stability Analyses (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Robson, E., Milledge, D., Utili, S., & Bründl, M. (2024, November). Cost–Benefit Analysis Methodology for Slope Stabilization Based on Probabilistic Stability Analyses. Presented at ICTG 2024, Sydney, Australia

It is best practice to evaluate the cost-efficiency of different road cut slope stabilization measures, prior to designing new cut slopes or stabilizing existing ones. This can be done by conducting a cost analysis. Most cost analysis methodologies r... Read More about Cost–Benefit Analysis Methodology for Slope Stabilization Based on Probabilistic Stability Analyses.

Cost-benefit methodology for road slope stabilisation (2024)
Journal Article
Robson, E. B., Milledge, D., Utili, S., & Bründl, M. (2024). Cost-benefit methodology for road slope stabilisation. Transportation Geotechnics, 48, Article 101282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2024.101282

Cost-benefit analyses are conducted to evaluate the cost efficiency of road slope stabilisation measures to aid road planning, design, maintenance, and repair. Most cost analyses are based on a statistical framework that requires a database of slope... Read More about Cost-benefit methodology for road slope stabilisation.

A Field Study on the Stability of Road Cut Slopes in Nepal (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Robson, E., Pradhan, S., & Toll, D. (2023, March). A Field Study on the Stability of Road Cut Slopes in Nepal. Presented at Geo-Resilience 2023, Cardiff University

The density of Nepal’s road network has more than tripled in the last three decades. This growth has been rapid, extensive and in places haphazard, occurring on both the local and strategic road networks, and has resulted in the widespread failure of... Read More about A Field Study on the Stability of Road Cut Slopes in Nepal.

A Computationally Efficient Method to Determine the Probability of Rainfall-Triggered Cut Slope Failure Accounting for Upslope Hydrological Conditions (2023)
Journal Article
Robson, E., Milledge, D., Utili, S., & Dattola, G. (2024). A Computationally Efficient Method to Determine the Probability of Rainfall-Triggered Cut Slope Failure Accounting for Upslope Hydrological Conditions. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 57(4), 2421-2443. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-023-03694-5

We present a new computationally efficient methodology to estimate the probability of rainfall-induced slope failure based on mechanical probabilistic slope stability analyses coupled with a hydrogeological model of the upslope area. The model accoun... Read More about A Computationally Efficient Method to Determine the Probability of Rainfall-Triggered Cut Slope Failure Accounting for Upslope Hydrological Conditions.

A methodology for road cutting design guidelines based on field observations (2022)
Journal Article
Robson, E., Agosti, A., Utili, S., & Milledge, D. (2022). A methodology for road cutting design guidelines based on field observations. Engineering Geology, 307, Article 106771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2022.106771

Road networks in low and lower-middle income countries (LIC/LMICs) are rapidly expanding to enhance social and economic growth. The construction of a new road often requires cuttings to be made, especially in hilly topography. In LIC/LMICs, many prac... Read More about A methodology for road cutting design guidelines based on field observations.

Climate change risks to transport infrastructure (2021)
Report
Robson, E. (online). Climate change risks to transport infrastructure. [Research paper for Northern Ireland Assembly, NIAR 227-2021]

This paper discusses climate risks to transport infrastructure in Northern Ireland and how they will change with a changing climate. Adaption measures to improve the resilience of transport infrastructure to these climate risks are also discussed.

Road slope stabilisation in Nepal: stakeholder perspectives (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Robson, E., Utili, S., Milledge, D., & Upadhyay, N. (2021, December). Road slope stabilisation in Nepal: stakeholder perspectives. Presented at SCG-XIII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON LANDSLIDES, Cartagena

Surface-based 3D measurements of small aeolian bedforms on Mars and implications for estimating ExoMars rover traversability hazards (2018)
Journal Article
Balme, M., Robson, E., Barnes, R., Butcher, F., Fawdon, P., Huberd, B., Ortnere, T., Paard, G., Traxlere, C., Bridges, J., Guptac, S., & Vagog, J. (2018). Surface-based 3D measurements of small aeolian bedforms on Mars and implications for estimating ExoMars rover traversability hazards. Planetary and Space Science, 153, 39-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2017.12.008

Recent aeolian bedforms comprising loose sand are common on the martian surface and provide a mobility hazard to Mars rovers. The ExoMars rover will launch in 2020 to one of two candidate sites: Mawrth Vallis or Oxia Planum. Both sites contain numero... Read More about Surface-based 3D measurements of small aeolian bedforms on Mars and implications for estimating ExoMars rover traversability hazards.