In this paper,a physical base friction test model of a slope is established.The model is based on similarity principles and the geological conditions of a complicated bridge slope during construction,deformation and f...In this paper,a physical base friction test model of a slope is established.The model is based on similarity principles and the geological conditions of a complicated bridge slope during construction,deformation and failure.The behavior of the slope in both its natural state and during excavation loading is qualitatively analyzed through base friction tests.The base friction test results are then subjected to comparison and analysis using finite element numerical simulation.The findings show that the whole engineered slope tends to stabilize in its natural state,whereas instabilities will arise at faulted rock masses located near bridge piers during excavation loading.Therefore,to ensure normal construction operation of bridge works,it is suggested that pre-reinforcement of faulted rock masses be performed.展开更多
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support of this work,which was provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41172260 and 51108393)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(No.20110184110018)the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2008CB425801).
文摘In this paper,a physical base friction test model of a slope is established.The model is based on similarity principles and the geological conditions of a complicated bridge slope during construction,deformation and failure.The behavior of the slope in both its natural state and during excavation loading is qualitatively analyzed through base friction tests.The base friction test results are then subjected to comparison and analysis using finite element numerical simulation.The findings show that the whole engineered slope tends to stabilize in its natural state,whereas instabilities will arise at faulted rock masses located near bridge piers during excavation loading.Therefore,to ensure normal construction operation of bridge works,it is suggested that pre-reinforcement of faulted rock masses be performed.
