Research Article

Discrete Element Simulation Analysis of the Bending and Toppling Failure Mechanisms of High Rock Slopes

Table 4

Average spacing of the structural planes.

LithologyCodenameAverage spacing (m/article)Linear density (m/article)

GneissB3-30.511.96
Andalusite schistB3-2 and B2-10.323.12
Thinned sandstoneB1 and B3-10.442.27
Quartz schistB2-20.224.55