Parametric study on earthquake-induced slope deformations

Wei Chen, Tianbin Li, Tong Qiu

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Abstract

A parametric study is conducted to evaluate the effects of complex soil behaviors on earthquake-induced slope deformations. A validated two-dimensional Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) model is utilized in this numerical study. This SPH model fully accounts for the effects of nonlinear soil behavior during cyclic loading, strain hardening/softening during sliding, strain-rate dependent shear strength, and dynamic response of the slope and sliding mass. Results of this parametric study demonstrate the importance of strain-rate dependent shear strength and post-peak strain softening on the initiation of earthquake-induced slope movement and subsequent progressive slope deformations. Hence it is concluded that these effects should be considered in evaluating the seismic performance of natural and man-made slopes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationGeoCongress 2013
Subtitle of host publicationStability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III - Proceedings of the 2013 Congress
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages1216-1225
Number of pages10
Edition231 GSP
ISBN (Print)9780784412787
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 Congress on Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geo-Congress 2013 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 3 2013Mar 7 2013

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number231 GSP
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Other

Other2013 Congress on Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geo-Congress 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period3/3/133/7/13

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

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

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