Rainfall-induced slope failure considering variability of soil properties
Citation
Zhang, L.L., Zhang, L.M., Tang, W.H. (2005). Rainfall-induced slope failure considering variability of soil properties. Géotechnique, 55(2): 183-188. Link to paper
Abstract
This paper presents a probabilistic framework for analyzing rainfall-induced slope failures that accounts for the spatial variability of soil properties. The research addresses the significant influence of soil property variability on slope stability assessment under rainfall infiltration conditions. By incorporating probabilistic methods with traditional slope stability analysis, the study provides insights into how uncertainties in soil parameters affect the reliability of slope failure predictions during rainfall events. The framework enables more realistic assessment of slope failure risk by considering the inherent heterogeneity of natural soil deposits.