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Theoretical and numerical study on the block-flexure toppling failure of rock slopes.
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Engineering Geology . Dec2019, Vol. 263, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- • Two theoretical models for block-flexure toppling failure were proposed. • Detailed damage information of the joints during block-flexure was studied. • Effects of cross joint spacing on block-flexure were discussed. Block-flexure toppling failure is frequently encountered in rock slopes. In this paper, we first proposed two theoretical models to calculate the factor of safety against block-flexure toppling, namely, step by step analysis model (LEM-SSAM) and overall analysis model (LEM-OAM). Then, we developed two special MATLAB codes for a quick stability estimation based on the proposed methods, respectively. Next, the universal distinct element code (UDEC) was used to study the failure mechanisms of block-flexure toppling. In order to realistically simulate the excavation of slope and obtain the detailed damage information of joints, we developed two FISH functions in UDEC. Finally, we conducted a comparative analysis of the limit equilibrium method and the numerical simulations through twelve theoretical models. The results show that many aspects of block-flexure toppling failure have been captured using UDEC combined with the developed FISH functions. The LEM-OAM and UDEC agree well while a larger factor of safety is obtained using the LEM-SSAM. It is found that the dip angles and friction angles of the joints dipping steeply into face have a great influence on block-flexure toppling failure while the influence of the cross joint spacing is less significant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00137952
- Volume :
- 263
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Engineering Geology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139747220
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2019.105309