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Analytical method of stability analyses of toppling rock slopes subjected to flexural toppling failure damage
The mechanism of toppling deformation and failure is important in the stability analysis of anti-dip layered rock slopes, especially in a complex hydrogeological environment. In this paper, the flexural failure model is proposed for describing the mechanical behavior of toppling rock slope using the cantilever beam theory. A method for safety evaluation, considering the action of hydrodynamic force from groundwater, is developed. This model is then applied to conduct a case study of a toppling rock slope at a hydropower station on the Lancang River. The results show that the variation of reservoir water level increases both the tensile stresses and the deflections of rock slabs, which is manifested macroscopically by flexural displacements and failure. Based on the failure surfaces, the slope can be divided into three parts: toppling zone, creep zone, and shear zone. The failure mode of toppling rock slope is a combination of shear and toppling. Under the combined action of earthquake and rapid water drawdown, the toppling rock slope is at risk of shear instability at the leading edge; hence monitoring should be strengthened and prevention measures should be taken.
Analytical method of stability analyses of toppling rock slopes subjected to flexural toppling failure damage
The mechanism of toppling deformation and failure is important in the stability analysis of anti-dip layered rock slopes, especially in a complex hydrogeological environment. In this paper, the flexural failure model is proposed for describing the mechanical behavior of toppling rock slope using the cantilever beam theory. A method for safety evaluation, considering the action of hydrodynamic force from groundwater, is developed. This model is then applied to conduct a case study of a toppling rock slope at a hydropower station on the Lancang River. The results show that the variation of reservoir water level increases both the tensile stresses and the deflections of rock slabs, which is manifested macroscopically by flexural displacements and failure. Based on the failure surfaces, the slope can be divided into three parts: toppling zone, creep zone, and shear zone. The failure mode of toppling rock slope is a combination of shear and toppling. Under the combined action of earthquake and rapid water drawdown, the toppling rock slope is at risk of shear instability at the leading edge; hence monitoring should be strengthened and prevention measures should be taken.
Analytical method of stability analyses of toppling rock slopes subjected to flexural toppling failure damage
Zhou, Weijie (Autor:in) / Xu, Weiya (Autor:in) / Ning, Yu (Autor:in) / Xiao, Haibin (Autor:in) / Xie, WeiChau (Autor:in)
European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering ; 27 ; 2373-2387
26.04.2023
15 pages
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