Research Article

Stability Analysis of Jointed Rock Slope by Strength Reduction Technique considering Ubiquitous Joint Model

Table 2

Geotechnical parameters for strength reduction procedure.

TypeDeformation modulus E (GPa)Unit weight γ (kN/m³)Poisson’s ratio VCohesion cr (kPa)Friction angle φr (°)

Metamorphism siltstone in heavily unloading zone1.826.00.3711326.6
Metamorphism siltstone in slightly unloading zone4.526.50.3260036.9
Thick layered metamorphism siltstone8.026.80.27125047.5
f10.45250.322512.7
f13-040.45250.3211323.2
The fourth set of joints12527.7

“—” denote that the joint does not possess the property.