INFLUENCIA DEL TAMANO DE PARTICULA Y ANALISIS GEOTECNICO EN ESTABILIDAD DE TALUDES PARA CANALIZACIONES

This article addresses a project located in the southern region of Guatemala City, specifically in Villanueva, aimed at protecting a new infrastructure intended for an industrial park. The initiative integrates hydraulic and geotechnical aspects, focusing on the stability and sustainability of gabion structures for managing flows from the Platanitos River and soil recovery. The impact of stone particle size and the application of polymeric coatings on the gabions was analyzed, using digital tools for hydraulic design and slope stability evaluation. The methodology included a detailed hydraulic analysis, followed by a slope stability design that considered safety factors and the interaction of water in the channel. A pseudo-static analysis was conducted to verify the structures resistance under dynamic conditions, highlighting the importance of evaluating stability in the presence of water. This technical-geotechnical approach allowed for the proper alignment of design requirements with ground conditions, ensuring the infrastructures resilience and durability.The study emphasizes the need to specify materials accurately and address multiple technical aspects to guarantee long-term sustainability, in harmony with the surrounding geotechnical and environmental context. The results underscore the relevance of integrating hydraulic and geotechnical analyses in the planning of channeling works, ensuring their functionality and stability under critical conditions.