Advances in reliability and risk analyses of slopes in spatially variable soils: A state-of-the-art review

SH Jiang, J Huang, DV Griffiths, ZP Deng - Computers and Geotechnics, 2022 - Elsevier
Spatial variability of soil properties was rarely taken into account directly in traditional slope
stability analyses, rather some “average” or suitably “pessimistic” properties are assumed to …

Comprehensive review of machine learning in geotechnical reliability analysis: Algorithms, applications and further challenges

W Zhang, X Gu, L Hong, L Han, L Wang - Applied Soft Computing, 2023 - Elsevier
Geotechnical reliability analysis provides a novel way to rationally take the underlying
geotechnical uncertainties into account and evaluate the stability of geotechnical structures …

Dynamic reliability analysis of three-dimensional slopes considering the spatial variability in soil parameters

Y Li, R Pang, B Xu - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Slopes are commonly a significant aspect of geotechnical engineering projects. The
incorrect evaluation and prediction of slope stability can cause serious disasters when it …

Machine learning-enhanced Monte Carlo and subset simulations for advanced risk assessment in transportation infrastructure

F Ahmad, P Samui, SS Mishra - Journal of Mountain Science, 2024 - Springer
The maintenance of safety and dependability in rail and road embankments is of utmost
importance in order to facilitate the smooth operation of transportation networks. This study …

Evaluating slope stability with 3D limit equilibrium technique and its application to landfill in China

S Qi, D Ling, Q Yao, G Lu, X Yang, J Zhou - Engineering Geology, 2021 - Elsevier
A new derivation of the three-dimensional (3D) limit equilibrium method for slope stability
analyses is presented, which applies linear algebra operations to matrices to achieve a …

Slope reliability analysis through Bayesian sequential updating integrating limited data from multiple estimation methods

W Yao, C Li, C Yan, H Zhan - Landslides, 2022 - Springer
Accurate estimation of slope stability based on numerous candidate estimation methods is
difficult as different results may be yielded. It becomes even more challenging when only …

Three-dimensional probabilistic stability analysis of an earth dam using an active learning metamodeling approach

X Guo, D Dias, C Carvajal, L Peyras, P Breul - Bulletin of Engineering …, 2022 - Springer
The probabilistic stability analysis of earth dams is usually performed within two-dimensional
(2D) computational models; thus, the 3D effect is ignored. Such a simplification could lead to …

Machine Learning in the Stochastic Analysis of Slope Stability: A State-of-the-Art Review

H Xu, X He, F Shan, G Niu, D Sheng - Modelling, 2023 - mdpi.com
In traditional slope stability analysis, it is assumed that some “average” or appropriately
“conservative” properties operate over the entire region of interest. This kind of deterministic …

Dynamic reliability analysis of the stability of the 3D slope of a rockfill dam based on the copula function and generalized probability density evolution method

L Song, R Pang, B Xu, Y Zhou - International Journal of …, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
Rockfill strength parameters are important indicators of the stability of a rockfill dam slope.
Therefore, a rational representation of the distribution characteristics of these parameters is …

Stability Analysis of a Multi-Layered Slope in an Open Pit Mine

E Steiakakis, G Xiroudakis, I Lazos, D Vavadakis… - Geosciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The design of slopes in open pit mines requires an in-depth understanding of the ground
behavior to predict the potential failure mechanism and to better determine the stabilization …