Stability and failure modes of slopes with anisotropic strength: Insights from discrete element models
Marius Huber, Luc Defebvre, Jérôme Lavé
Topics & Concepts
IsotropyAnisotropyGeometryInstabilityTransverse planeOrientation (vector space)PerpendicularSlope stability analysisGeologyTransverse isotropyCurvatureDeformation (meteorology)BrittlenessDiscrete element methodMechanicsSlope stabilityGeotechnical engineeringMaterials sciencePhysicsStructural engineeringOpticsMathematicsComposite materialOceanographyEngineeringLandslides and related hazardsGeotechnical Engineering and AnalysisRock Mechanics and Modeling