Discontinuous rock slope stability analysis by limit equilibrium approaches–a review
Slope stability is one of the most important topics of engineering geology with a background
of more than 300 years. So far, various stability assessment techniques have been …
of more than 300 years. So far, various stability assessment techniques have been …
Stability charts for rock slopes based on the Hoek–Brown failure criterion
This paper uses numerical limit analysis to produce stability charts for rock slopes. These
charts have been produced using the most recent version of the Hoek–Brown failure …
charts have been produced using the most recent version of the Hoek–Brown failure …
Numerical modeling of discontinuous rock slopes utilizing the 3DDGM (three-dimensional discontinuity geometrical modeling) method
The geometry of discontinuities in a rock mass is one of the most important influences on the
behavior and characteristics of that rock mass. The geometry of discontinuities largely …
behavior and characteristics of that rock mass. The geometry of discontinuities largely …
Assessment of discontinuous rock slope stability with block theory and numerical modeling: a case study for the South Pars Gas Complex, Assalouyeh, Iran
In this study, a geotechnical model has been used to analyze the stability of a discontinuous
rock slope. The main idea behind block theory is that it disregards many different …
rock slope. The main idea behind block theory is that it disregards many different …
Prediction of the confidence interval for stability analysis of chain pillars in coal mines
The conventional deterministic approach based (DAB) methods are simple and widely used
to determine an adequate chain pillar size in coal mines where geological settings, coal …
to determine an adequate chain pillar size in coal mines where geological settings, coal …
[HTML][HTML] A knowledge-data dually driven paradigm for accurate identification of key blocks in complex rock slopes
Accurate identification and effective support of key blocks are crucial for ensuring the
stability and safety of rock slopes. The number of structural planes and rock blocks were …
stability and safety of rock slopes. The number of structural planes and rock blocks were …
Reliability analysis of a rock slope based on plastic limit analysis theory with multiple failure modes
Z Li, Z Hu, X Zhang, S Du, Y Guo, J Wang - Computers and Geotechnics, 2019 - Elsevier
Due to the randomness and variability of parameters, reliability analysis of rock slopes
generally contains multiple failure modes. This reliability problem cannot be effectively …
generally contains multiple failure modes. This reliability problem cannot be effectively …
3D key‐group method for slope stability analysis
Because of the simplicity and the speed of execution, methods used in static stability
analyses have yet remained relevant. The key‐block method, which is the most famous of …
analyses have yet remained relevant. The key‐block method, which is the most famous of …
Improvement of methodology for block identification using mesh gridding technique
Y Zhang, M **ao, X Ding, A Wu - Tunnelling and underground space …, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper revisits a methodology for block identification in rock masses using a mesh
gridding technique recently published by the authors (Zhang et al., 2010. A new …
gridding technique recently published by the authors (Zhang et al., 2010. A new …
Rigid block based lower bound limit analysis method for stability analysis of fractured rock mass considering rock bridge effects
J Zhou, Q Chen, J Wang - Computers and Geotechnics, 2017 - Elsevier
A rigid block based lower bound limit analysis method for analyzing stability of fractured rock
mass in 2D and 3D conditions is proposed. The rock bridge effects are considered in the …
mass in 2D and 3D conditions is proposed. The rock bridge effects are considered in the …