Numerical Study on the Influence of Profile Shape on the Stability of a Nonhomogeneous Slope

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Representative slope numerical models. (a) A linear horizontal slope model of 30 m in height with a WtS strata sequence. (b) A concave horizontal slope model of 60 m in height with an StW strata sequence. (c) An interior polyline-shaped horizontal slope model of 90 m in height with a WtS strata sequence. (d) A convex antidip slope model of 90 m in height with an StW strata sequence. (e) An exterior polyline-shaped dip slope numerical model of 90 m in height with WtS strata sequence.

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