Stability assessment of a slope under a transformer substation using numerical modelling

  • H. J. Li
  • , F. C. Dai
  • , W. C. Li
  • , L. Xu
  • , H. Min

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Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the deformation mechanism and stability assessment of a slope in Yunnan Province, China. Field investigations indicated that the deformation of the slope was caused by the combined effects of the unfavorable topographical, geological and hydrogeological conditions and the placement of man-made fill. The stability of the slope was assessed by 3D numerical modeling which showed that the factor of safety of the slope was 1. 1 in the natural state but reduced to 1. 03 after fill was placed. Pile reinforcement was undertaken, which raised the factor of safety to 1. 27.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)385-394
Number of pages10
JournalBulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Volume70
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Deformation mechanism
  • Fill slope
  • Numerical modelling
  • Strength reduction

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