Limit analysis of anchored slopes subjected to seismic loading

T. K. Nian, K. Liu, D. F. Zheng, G. Q. Chen

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Abstract

The seismic stability of an earth slope reinforced with a row of anchors is analyzed within the framework of pseudo-static approach. First, the upper-bound approach of limit analysis combined with strength reduction technique is employed to solve the safety factor and the corresponding critical log-spiral failure mechanism for a given slope. Then, the slope reinforced with a row of anchors is considered and the analytical expressions for calculating the safety factor are derived. The reasonability of solutions is fully verified by comparison with the known solutions from different methods. Further, a pseudo-static seismic load is applied to the anchored slope, and the new analytical formula is also built. Finally, the parametric study is carried out to illustrate the effect of anchor orientation, anchor position, and seismic loading on slope stability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering - Selected Papers from the Proceedings of the 2014 GeoShanghai International Congress
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages548-553
Number of pages6
Edition240 GSP
ISBN (Print)9780784413425
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2014
Event2014 GeoShanghai International Congress: Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering - Shanghai, China
Duration: May 26 2014May 28 2014

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number240 GSP
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Other

Other2014 GeoShanghai International Congress: Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period5/26/145/28/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Building and Construction
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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