.... Introduction Failures in rock slopes are controlled by both rock material and discontinuities. In highly jointed rock mass with weak rock material, failure surface cuts through intact rock but in rock masses, with less number of joints and strong rock material, failure is controlled mainly by joint planes [1...

... Abstract Discontinuities play a key role in the mechanical, hydraulic and deformational behaviour of rock masses, frequently having a considerable influence on the stability of rock slopes. They can be characterized by several geometric parameters as the orientation, persistence, spacing, etc...

... numerical modelling of rock slopes is commonly implemented by continuum approaches [1–4], features such as fracture, fragmentation, and crack propagation within rock mass extended to a computer code is very much appreciated to better describe the unstable process characteristics of rock slopes...

... Abstract Many design codes recommend using the limit states design in different geotechnical design applications including rock slope stability. The Generalized Hoek-Brown (GHB) failure criterion is widely adopted for rock characterization. However, a partial factor is defined for the uniaxial...

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... ABSTRACT: As open pit slopes continue to increase in depth, new approaches to characterising rock slope masses and slope failure mechanisms are required; these approaches should integrate and optimize new developments in remote sensing and geomechanical modelling. The author presents the state...

... ABSTRACT: With increase of design seismic intensity, analytical methods and modeling for evaluating deformation and failure of rock slopes during earthquakes appropriately are needed. In this study, shaking table model tests of rock slopes with a sliding plane inclined at angle of 15 degrees...

... of the dam's crest. The article describes the measured sliding movements, the inmediate stabilizing measures, the FE back-analyses as well as the long-term support and measurement results during and after stabilization of the slope. At the right abutment above the stilling basin, there is a rock slope which...

... as in dynamic case, causing rockfall to initiate in the latter case. 1 Introduction Rockfall is a major concern along transportation corridors in hilly areas, usually prevalent in the jointed rock slopes (Ferlisi et al. 2012 and Budetta 2004). It is a two-stage phenomenon where initial stage...

... rock block gis-supported safety factor calculation Reservoir Characterization hazard assessment geotechnical parameter safety factor calculation rock slope application soil slope geotechnical model landslide factor calculation assessment stability safety factor slope stability dip...

... Abstract The highway Durres- Prishtina is very important for Albania and Kosovo, because this highway connect Albania with Kosovo and Europe countries. In this paper would like to present our study about unstable rock slopes, where will evidence the geological and geodynamic phenomena's which...

... Abstract With the introduction of Eurocode 7 the design of rock slopes in theUKare commonly undertaken in accordance with Design Approach 1 combination 2. This paper presents two rock slopes in different strata, one in hard rock (UCS>50MPa) the second in soft sedimentary rock (UCS<25MPa...

... Abstract A probabilistic analysis is applied to rock slope stability with an example case of a rock slope with translational potential failure mode. The capacity and the demand are represented as independent triangular random variables. The distribution of the factor of safety is found...

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... Abstract Prediction of rock slope deformation behavior as well as its monitoring is significantly important for stability assessment. This study clarified the deformation modes due to excavation in the case of plateau type mine based on the 2-dimensional finite element analysis. The step...

..., sometimes tunnel portals and job sites for tunnel construction are located in areas prone to rockfalls and the rock block detachments can occur while the tunnel is in service or during construction. In order to deal with this issue, several geometry configurations of a rock slope prone to rockfall...

... Abstract Terrestrial laser scanning has propelled recent advancements in rock slope engineering. Building models with millions of points to discretize an actual slope has provided resolutions which empower computer based analysis/measurements of rock slopes as a supplement/substitute...

... Abstract: For determining factor of safety (FOS) for rock slopes using numerical strength reduction technique with Hoek Brown parameters, two different approaches are generally used. Approach I (Global): Approximation of the non-linear failure envelope by a best-fit linearization...

... ABSTRACT: Rock slope instabilities are discussed in the context of decision making for risk assessment and management. Hence, the state of the slope and possible failure mechanism need to be defined first. This is done with geometrical and mechanical models for which recent developments...

... on the stability assessment of a rock slope, using two common reliability techniques, the Monte Carlo simulation and Point Estimate Method. It was found that Monte Carlo is more suitable and not computationally demanding when variability is small. 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General The stability of rock slopes...