A novel physical modeling technique for slope failure caused by strength reduction: comparisons with DEM simulation
Tao Yang, Yunkang Rao, Bokai Li, Huailin Chen, Zhichao Yu, Zhe Zhang, Yixian Song, Honggang Wu
Topics & Concepts
SofteningStrength reductionCohesion (chemistry)Materials scienceDiscrete element methodSlope stabilityGeotechnical engineeringReduction (mathematics)Slope stability analysisSlope failureFailure mode and effects analysisMatrix (chemical analysis)Strength of materialsStructural engineeringMechanicsGeologyComposite materialFinite element methodMathematicsGeometryEngineeringPhysicsQuantum mechanicsLandslides and related hazardsGeotechnical Engineering and AnalysisSoil and Unsaturated Flow