Research Article

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

Table 2

Physical and mechanical parameters of the modeled rocks.

RocksBulk modulus (GPa)Shear modulus (GPa)Cohesion (kPa)Internal friction angle(°)Tensile strength (kPa)Density (kg/m3)

Mudstone (A)6.083.4712030962460
Silty mudstone (B)5.124.73216361752510
Siltstone (C)10.838.13275382202460
Sandstone8.286.39270332162500