The Stability Analysis of a Slope under the Complex Conditions

2013 ◽  
Vol 275-277 ◽  
pp. 1461-1465
Author(s):  
Jin Zhang ◽  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Xu Chun Wang

The unstable failure of slope is frequent and the prevention is high difficult in the process of engineering construction. To provide reference for the prevention and control of slope landslide disaster, this paper take an engineer slope as the study background and make the strength stability analysis and evaluation of this slope. Through simulating different conditions by using the current comparatively mature limit equilibrium theory, analyzed and evaluated the stability of the slope under the conditions of precipitation, drainage and reinforced and master stability condition of this slope in the corresponding condition. The slope stability evaluation analysis results under different conditions showed that the landslide is more easily to take place under the conditions of natural state, heavy rainfall and earthquake. Slope stability improved in the drainage condition. At the same time, this paper combined the evaluation results of the analysis, putting forward prevention measures and suggestions for slope.

2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 2535-2538
Author(s):  
Ke Wang ◽  
Chang Ming Wang ◽  
Fang Qi ◽  
Cen Cen Niu

The traditional limit equilibrium method in the analysis of slope stability not only exists some subjective empirical hypothesis that can not meet the equilibrium of force and moment, but also ignores the effects of internal stress and strain on the slope stability. Furthermore, in the stability of the slope evaluation, limit equilibrium method relies too much on experience when hypothesizing the slope slip surface. So that it makes deviation on slope analysis and stability evaluation. This paper is based on simplified Bishop method used to establish the model of slope stability analysis. And it used genetic algorithms to solve the minimum safety factor and the most dangerous slip surface of slope. It was the arithmetic which simulates organisms genetic evolutionary process and it avoided the traditional methods falling into the local extreme value point easily and error propagation leading to convergence. The algorithm had advantages of higher accuracy, quick convergence and applicability. It showed that the genetic algorithm is accurate and reliable in the analysis of slope stability.


2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 1375-1378
Author(s):  
Mei Li Meng ◽  
Li Wei Han ◽  
Hai Bin Gao

Drilling bored piles foundation has been built in the dam and reservoir because of the highway bridge across the dam. Considering the bridge built, the horizontal and vertical force will be passed and act on the dam base. Based on Bishop method, the stability of the dam was analyzed and results showed that the dam can not satisfied with the slope stability requirements. Therefore, concrete measures for reinforced were put forward in order to remove dangers and reinforce the dam.


2015 ◽  
Vol 777 ◽  
pp. 106-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Hua Xie ◽  
Ran Yi Xie ◽  
Xiao Yue Lu

The stability of slope in open-pit affects the economic benefits and safety production of mining enterprises. From the two aspects of internal factors and external factors, this paper analyses the factors affecting the slope stability of open-pit, discusses the basic theory of slope stability analysis, and puts forward the criterion of slope stability based on the safety coefficient. The limit equilibrium method is chosen to analyze the stability of the high and steep slope of open-pit in this paper, and the SLIDE software is used for numerical simulation according to the actual slope model of certain open-pit. The simulation results show that the slope safety coefficient of the instance is 1.01, which is unstable slope. When the number of the slope blocks is more than 40, the safety coefficient tend to be stable. Blasting vibration has a great influence on slope stability. The results of slope stability analysis provide a scientific guidance for the prevention and control of the slope instability.


2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Adamczyk ◽  
Marek Cała ◽  
Jerzy Flisiak ◽  
Malwina Kolano ◽  
Michał Kowalski

Abstract This paper presents the slope stability analysis for the current as well as projected (final) geometry of waste dump Sandstone Open Pit “Osielec”. For the stability analysis six sections were selected. Then, the final geometry of the waste dump was designed and the stability analysis was conducted. On the basis of the analysis results the opportunities to improve the stability of the object were identified. The next issue addressed in the paper was to determine the proportion of the mixture containing mining and processing wastes, for which the waste dump remains stable. Stability calculations were carried out using Janbu method, which belongs to the limit equilibrium methods.


Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 700
Author(s):  
Qi Ge ◽  
Jingjing Zhang ◽  
Zhongxuan Chen ◽  
Jin Li

Hydrodynamic pressure is often a crucial factor in the evaluation of slope stability analysis, especially for many rainfall-triggered landslides. Nevertheless, hydrodynamic pressure is rarely considered in the traditional limit equilibrium slice method of slope stability analysis since effective and reliable hydrodynamic pressure data are often lacking in practice. Moreover, efficient methods to involve these data in slope stability analysis are an urgent need. To overcome these concerns, the flow velocity and direction system (FVDS) is employed to measure the groundwater flow velocity, which can be used to generate hydrodynamic pressure samples at different monitoring points. Based on these samples, the hydrodynamic pressure of each soil strip is estimated using artificial neural networks (ANNs). Afterward, an improved Bishop method that considers hydrodynamic pressure is proposed. The effectiveness and significance of the proposed method are illustrated with a case study, the Fanshantou landslide in Zhejiang Province, China. The safety factor before and after taking drainage countermeasures is also calculated and compared. The results indicate that hydrodynamic pressure plays an important role in the stability analysis of the Fanshantou landslide. Compared with the classical Bishop method, the improved method is shown to agree better with the actual deformation characteristics of the landslide.


2013 ◽  
Vol 275-277 ◽  
pp. 1423-1426
Author(s):  
Lin Kuang ◽  
Ai Zhong Lv ◽  
Yu Zhou

Based on finite element analysis software ANSYS, slope stability analysis is carried out by Elastic limiting equilibrium method proposed in this paper. A series of sliding surface of the slope can be assumed firstly, and then stress field along the sliding surface is analyzed as the slope is in elastic state. The normal and tangential stresses along each sliding surface can be obtained, respectively. Then the safety factor for each slip surface can be calculated, the slip surface which the safety factor is smallest is the most dangerous sliding surface. This method is different from the previous limit equilibrium method. For the previous limit equilibrium method, the normal and tangential stresses along the sliding surface are calculated based on many assumptions. While, the limit equilibrium method proposed in this paper has fewer assumptions and clear physical meaning.


1983 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 661-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. K. H. Ching ◽  
D. G. Fredlund

Several commonly encountered problems associated with the limit equilibrium methods of slices are discussed. These problems are primarily related to the assumptions used to render the inherently indeterminate analysis determinate. When these problems occur in the stability computations, unreasonable solutions are often obtained. It appears that problems occur mainly in situations where the assumption to render the analysis determinate seriously departs from realistic soil conditions. These problems should not, in general, discourage the use of the method of slices. Example problems are presented to illustrate these difficulties and suggestions are proposed to resolve these problems. Keywords: slope stability, limit equilibrium, method of slices, factor of safety, side force function.


Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1250
Author(s):  
Sina Shaffiee Haghshenas ◽  
Sami Shaffiee Haghshenas ◽  
Zong Woo Geem ◽  
Tae-Hyung Kim ◽  
Reza Mikaeil ◽  
...  

Slope stability analysis is undoubtedly one of the most complex problems in geotechnical engineering and its study plays a paramount role in mitigating the risk associated with the occurrence of a landslide. This problem is commonly tackled by using limit equilibrium methods or advanced numerical techniques to assess the slope safety factor or, sometimes, even the displacement field of the slope. In this study, as an alternative approach, an attempt to assess the stability condition of homogeneous slopes was made using a machine learning (ML) technique. Specifically, a meta-heuristic algorithm (Harmony Search (HS) algorithm) and K-means algorithm were employed to perform a clustering analysis by considering two different classes, depending on whether a slope was unstable or stable. To achieve the purpose of this study, a database made up of 19 case studies with 6 model inputs including unit weight, intercept cohesion, angle of shearing resistance, slope angle, slope height and pore pressure ratio and one output (i.e., the slope safety factor) was established. Referring to this database, 17 out of 19 slopes were categorized correctly. Moreover, the obtained results showed that, referring to the considered database, the intercept cohesion was the most significant parameter in defining the class of each slope, whereas the unit weight had the smallest influence. Finally, the obtained results showed that the Harmony Search algorithm is an efficient approach for training K-means algorithms.


Author(s):  
Elias Kassahun Woldeselsassie ◽  
Chi Xiuwen ◽  
Dereje Demissie ◽  
Tamrat Mekonnen

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua-Fu Pei ◽  
Chao Li ◽  
Hong-Hu Zhu ◽  
Yu-Jie Wang

In the past few decades, slope stability analysis using numerical methods is becoming a hot issue, but it is based on extremely ideal assumptions. Soil nailing technique, as one of the most cost-effective reinforcing methods, has already been widely used for reinforcing slopes. In this study, to evaluate the safety factor of a slope, the strains on soil nails were measured by fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor. Strains along soil nails in the same cross section of a slope can be computed using the measured wavelength shifts of FBG sensors. In order to evaluate the stability of a slope, an optimal model was proposed to search the potential slip surfaces based on measured strain values. Maximum sum of strains on soil nails at different elevations of the same cross section was taken as the objective. Positions of soil nails, circular slip surface, and boundary conditions of the soil nails were summarized and taken as constraints. Finally, safety factors can be computed using the searched slip surface regarding the axial stress of soil nails. This method combines the limit equilibrium methods with measured axial strains on site which can reflect the actual condition of field slopes.


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