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This study introduces irregular ellipsoidal sliding surfaces for 3D slope stability analysis. The method accurately models complex environments, improving critical sliding surface determination in mining areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Computational Geology

Background:

  • Slope stability analysis is critical, but real-world environments present complex, non-standard sliding surfaces.
  • Existing models often simplify sliding surfaces, potentially limiting accuracy in intricate geological settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a method for analyzing 3D slope stability using irregular ellipsoidal sliding surfaces.
  • To enhance the accuracy of critical sliding surface determination in complex geological conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Constructing irregular ellipsoidal equations and applying spatial transformations to define surfaces controlled by six parameters.
  • Utilizing interpolation methods to apply these surfaces to 3D slopes.
  • Calculating slope stability coefficients via the residual thrust method and genetic algorithms.

Main Results:

  • Irregular ellipsoidal sliding surfaces were successfully generated and applied to 3D slope models.
  • Comparative analysis showed Type II irregular ellipsoidal surfaces align well with mining area conditions.
  • The method was validated through application to a real-world open-pit coal mine.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method effectively models complex sliding surfaces in 3D slope stability analysis.
  • Irregular ellipsoidal surfaces offer a more realistic representation compared to standard ellipsoidal shapes.
  • The approach is feasible and accurate for practical geotechnical engineering applications, particularly in mining.