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Due to its geographical location, Panama is particularly susceptible to landslides triggered by intense rainfall, seismic activity, and inadequate erosion control practices. This study focuses on the analysis of slope stability in a residential project in the Puerto Caimito region, La Chorrera, Panama. The GEO5 software, based on the finite element method, was used to evaluate the stability of the slope under various load conditions, including gravity, surcharge, soil saturation, and seismic activity.
The slope under study presents significant variations in its height and geometry, making it a representative case for residential projects. The results show that soil saturation and surcharge induced by the construction of structures considerably increase the vulnerability to slope instability, especially under seismic conditions. The safety factors were evaluated following the recommendations of the Structural Regulations of Panama (2021), indicating that the stability of the slope may be compromised in combined load scenarios.