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Research article
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05 Nov 2020
Research article |
| 05 Nov 2020
| 05 Nov 2020
Stability evaluation and potential failure process of rock slopes characterized by non-persistent fractures
Wen Zhang
College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun,
130026, China
Jia Wang
College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun,
130026, China
Peihua Xu
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun,
130026, China
Junqing Lou
Northeast Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power
Engineering Consulting Group, Changchun, 130026, China
Bo Shan
Northeast Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power
Engineering Consulting Group, Changchun, 130026, China
Fengyan Wang
College of Geo-Exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University,
Changchun, 130026, China
Chen Cao
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun,
130026, China
Xiaoxue Chen
College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun,
130026, China
Jinsheng Que
CCB Cost Engineering & Consulting Co., Ltd., Beijing, 100000, China
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- Identifying fracture-controlled resonance modes for structural health monitoring: insights from Hunter Canyon Arch (Utah, USA) G. Grechi et al. 10.5194/esurf-13-81-2025
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Short summary
Slope failure is extremely common in mountainous areas. Therefore, the stability and potential failure of slopes must be analysed accurately. For most fractured rock slopes, the aforementioned analyses are considerably challenging. This study aims to propose a comprehensive approach that combines three well-established methods to conduct the aformentioned analyses. Finally, the critical slip surface, factor of safety, and accumulation distance are selected for safety assurance in slope analysis.
Slope failure is extremely common in mountainous areas. Therefore, the stability and potential...
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