Stability Analysis of Soil and Rock Slopes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Torrijo Echarri, Francisco Javier.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Slopes (Soil mechanics).

Geotechnical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (116 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Valencia : Editorial de la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 2022.

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the stability of soil and rock slopes, a critical aspect in the design and construction of infrastructure such as roads, railways, canals, pipelines, and dams. It addresses both short-term and long-term stability requirements, particularly in mining operations and civil engineering projects. The authors discuss the significance of slope stability in land use planning, urban development, and environmental management. The book aims to equip civil engineering students with essential knowledge for assessing and preventing slope instability, which can lead to severe economic and social consequences. Intended primarily for students and professionals in geotechnical engineering, it integrates theoretical insights with practical applications, supported by the authors' extensive academic and field research experience. Generated by AI.

Contents:

STABILITY ANALYSIS OF SOIL AND ROCK SLOPES

LEGAL PAGE

AUTHORS

ABSTRACT

INDEX

CHAPTER 1. SLOPE INSTABILITIES

1.1. INTRODUCTION

1.2. SLOPE INSTABILITIES TYPES

1.2.1. VARNES' CLASSIFICATION

1.2.2. FALLS

1.2.3. TOPPLES

1.2.4. SLIDES

1.2.5. LATERAL SPREADS

1.2.6. FLOWS

1.2.7. COMPLEX MOVEMENTS

1.3. TRIGGERING FACTORS

1.4. INSTABILITIES IDENTIFICATION

1.5. GEOLOGICAL-GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION OF SLOPES

CHAPTER 2. SLOPE STABILITY IN SOILS

2.1. INTRODUCTION

2.2. GENERAL ASPECTS

2.2.1. SOILS FEATURES

2.2.2. SHEAR STRENGTH

2.2.3. TYPES OF INSTABILITIES

2.2.4. WATER INFLUENCE

2.2.5. INSTABILITIES IN SOIL SLOPES

2.2.6. CALCULATION METHODS

2.3. ANALYTICAL CLASSICAL SOLUTIONS

2.3.1. INFINITE SLOPE

2.3.2. VERTICAL SOIL SLOPE

2.3.3. CIRCULAR FAILURES

2.4. USE OF CHARTS

2.4.1. TAYLOR CHARTS

2.4.2. HOEK &amp

BRAY CHARTS

2.5. THE METHOD OF SLICES

2.5.1. GENERALITIES

2.5.2. FELLENIUS' METHOD

2.5.3. BISHOP'S METHOD

2.5.4. JANBU'S METHOD

2.5.5. EXACT METHODS

2.5.6. GRID OF CENTERS

CHAPTER 3. SLOPE STABILITY IN ROCKS

3.1. INTRODUCTION

3.2. GENERAL ASPECTS

3.2.1. THE ROCK MASS: INTACT ROCK AND DISCONTINUITIES

3.2.2. STEREOGRAPHIC PROJECTION

3.2.3. PLANES POLES AND DISCONTINUITIES SETS

3.2.4. INSTABILITIES IN A ROCK SLOPE

3.3. PLANAR FAILURES

3.3.1. DEFINITION

3.3.2. KINEMATIC CONDITIONS

3.3.3. SAFETY FACTOR CALCULATION

3.4. WEDGE FAILURES

3.4.1. DEFINITION

3.4.2. KINEMATIC CONDITIONS

3.4.3. SAFETY FACTOR CALCULATION

3.5. TOPPLING FAILURES

3.5.1. DEFINITION

3.5.2. KINEMATIC CONDITIONS

3.5.3. SAFETY FACTOR CALCULATION

3.6. ANALYSIS OF ROCK SLOPES USING THE SMR (SLOPE MASS RATING)

CHAPTER 4. CORRECTIVE MEASURES

4.1. INTRODUCTION

4.2. GEOMETRICAL CORRECTIVE MEASURES.

4.2.1. SOIL SLOPES

4.2.2. ROCK SLOPES

4.3. DRAINAGE MEASURES

4.3.1. GENERAL ASPECTS

4.3.2. SURFACE DRAINAGE

4.3.3. DEEP DRAINAGE

4.4. REINFORCING AND RESISTING ELEMENTS

4.4.1. ANCHORS

4.4.2. ROCK BOLTS

4.4.3. WALLS

4.5. SURFACE PROTECTION

4.5.1. SOIL SLOPES

4.5.2. ROCK SLOPES

CHAPTER 5. USE OF FINITE ELEMENT MODELING

5.1. INTRODUCTION

5.2. CONCEPT, ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS

5.2.1. MAIN CONCEPT OF FINITE ELEMENT MODELING

5.2.2. ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS

5.3. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS

5.3.1. SOILS

5.3.2. ROCK MASSES

5.3.3. HIGHLY FRACTURED ROCK MASSES

5.3.4. REINFORCING AND RESISTING ELEMENTS MODELING

5.4. WATER CONSIDERATION

5.4.1. SOILS

5.4.2. ROCKS

5.5. CALCULATION ISSUES

5.5.1. STAGE CONSTRUCTION

5.5.2. SAFETY FACTOR

5.5.3. OUTPUT INFORMATION

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES.

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ISBN:

9788413960388

841396038X