Simulation of earthquake-induced slope deformation using SPH method

Wei Chen, Tong Qiu

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Abstract

Simulation of earthquake-induced slope deformation using a three dimensional smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) model is presented in this study. A constitutive model that combines the isotropic hardening/softening Drucker-Prager plasticity and the modified Kondner and Zelasko model is implemented into the SPH formulations. The developed model accounts for the effects of nonlinear soil behavior during cyclic loading, strain hardening/softening during sliding, and dynamic response of the slope and sliding mass, which are not explicitly considered in the Newmark-type analyses widely used in current research and practice. The developed model is validated against a readily available and welldocumented model slope test on a shaking table. Excellent agreement is observed between the model-simulated and experiment-measured records of displacement at various locations inside the model slope. It is thus suggested that the developed model may be utilized to more reliably predict earthquake-induced slope deformations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationGeoCongress 2012
Subtitle of host publicationState of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering
Pages556-565
Number of pages10
Edition225 GSP
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventGeoCongress 2012: State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering - Oakland, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 25 2012Mar 29 2012

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number225 GSP
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Other

OtherGeoCongress 2012: State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOakland, CA
Period3/25/123/29/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

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

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