Citation

Cui F, Yin Y, Hu R. Disaster Adv. 2012; 5(4): 51-57.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Shankar Gargh)

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Abstract

Slopes' dynamic response with different distances from the initial epicenter of the Wenchuan Earthquake due to single and combined action with regionality and spatial heterogeneity of Primary and Secondary waves is simulated by applying the Universal Distinct Element Code software. As a result, the key controlling factor and its variation trend with the increasing hypocentral distance of slope initial collapsing and sliding response due to seismic action are revealed. As far as the time consumed in the process from original slope to fractured is concerned, the slope under combined seismic action between P and S wave appears instability prior to the slope under single action of P wave. With the increasing hypocentral distance, the key controlling factor of the slope collapsing and sliding response varies from the combined seismic action between P and S wave to the single seismic action of P wave. As for the mechanical mechanism of slope instability, coupled action between vertical and horizontal ground acceleration results in the slope dynamic response with a variation trend of key action from the vertical acceleration to the horizontal one. Finally, the initial instability originates always at slope shoulder due to seismic action in relation with the peak ground acceleration amplification effect and the variation trend of the slope mechanical parameters on its fracturing.