The stability of rocky slope is determined mainly by discontinuities. The discrete element
calculation method can be used to analyze the geometric features of rock structures and to …

A modified pseudo-dynamic approach was used for a reliability-based stability analysis of
plane failure rock slopes. The Barton-Bandis nonlinear failure criterion and the limit …

As a semi-empirical rule for estimating shear strength of integral rock or joint rock masses,
the Hoek-Brown failure criterion has been one of the most useful criteria in forecast and …

Rock mass is simplified as homogeneous material. Shear strength reduction approach is
applied to evaluate stability of rock slope and calculate safety factor of sliding surface. Mohr …

In this paper, taking elastic and plastic characteristics of rock into account, the authors have
studied the relationship between different constitutive models. By transforming material …

Based on the discrete element numerical simulation, the change of failure modes of slope
influenced by parameters of rock mass structural plane is studied. It is shown the failure …

Most rock slope stability analysis methods are based on the Hoke–Brown criterion under a
two‐dimensional state of stress, which somewhat ignores the effect of intermediate principal …

In the presence of joint sets sub-parallel to a slope face, the stability of the rock mass is
assumed to be controlled by the shear strength along the joints. If the joints are persistent …

In case of cut-slopes or shallow-depth tunnels, sliding along with discontinuities or rotation
could play a critical role in judging stability. Although numerical analysis is widely used to …

The stability of a plane rock slope with cracks is evaluated based on the nonlinear Barton-
Bandis (BB) failure criterion and system reliability theory. The influence of different …