The failure mechanism of anti-dip layered slopes is essentially different from that of dip
layered slopes. Therefore, it is important to investigate the failure mechanism of anti-dip …

Soft-hard interbedded structures are commonly found in anti-dip rock slopes and endow the
slopes with special properties. In this work, a simple two-beam model was first used to …

Block-flexure is the most common type of toppling failure in rock slopes. In this case, some
rock blocks fail due to tensile bending stresses and some overturn under their own weights …

Discontinuities, such as joints and beddings, usually play a significant role in the seismic
response and corresponding failure process of slopes, especially for anti-dip rock slide …

Block-flexure toppling failure is frequently encountered in rock slopes. In this paper, we first
proposed two theoretical models to calculate the factor of safety against block-flexure …

Toppling is a mode of failure that may occur in a wide range of layered rock strata in rock
slopes. According to the results of physical model tests and field investigations of anti …

Toppling failure is a common mode of instability in layered and blocky rock slopes where
rock blocks rotate about their toes and overturn. One of the most important types of toppling …

The toppling failure of anti-dip rock slopes is significantly affected by crack propagation from
non-persistent cross-joints (NPCJs). In this study, a strength-based localized maximum …

This study introduces a simplified semi-distinct element algorithm for discontinuous rock
slopes under toppling instability assessment based on block theory. The presented …

The occurrence and failure mechanisms of flexural toppling must be considered by
researchers and engineers who perform stability analysis of anti-dip rock slope. Taking the …