SARETL: an expert system for probabilistic displacement-based dynamic 3-D slope stability analysis and remediation of earthquake triggered landslides |
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Authors: | A S Al-Homoud W W Tahtamoni |
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Institution: | (1) School of Engineering, American University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates e-mail: ahomoud@aus.ac.ae Fax: +971-6-5056138, AE;(2) Civil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, Jordan, JO |
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Abstract: | Different models were developed for evaluating the probabilistic three-dimensional (3-D) stability analysis of earth slopes
and embankments under earthquake loading using both the safety factor and the displacement criteria of slope failure. In the
3-D analysis, the critical and total slope widths become two new and important parameters. The probabilistic models evaluate
the probability of failure under seismic loading and consider the different sources of uncertainties involved in the problem,
i.e. uncertainties stemming from the discrepancies between laboratory-measured and in situ values of shear strength parameters,
randomness of earthquake occurrence, and earthquake-induced acceleration. The models also take into consideration the spatial
variabilities and correlations of soil properties. The developed models are incorporated in a computer program, PTDDSSA (probabilistic
three-dimensional dynamic slope stability analysis). These developed analysis/design procedures are incorporated within a
code named SARETL (stability analysis and remediation of earthquake-triggered landslides) that was developed in this study
for stability analysis and remediation of earthquake-triggered landslides. In addition to the dynamic inertia forces; the
developed system takes into consideration the local site effects. The code is capable of: 1. Prediction of permanent deformations
that result from landslides under seismic loading using both probabilistic and deterministic approaches. 2. The assessment
of landslide hazard that affects major transportation routes in the event of earthquakes, and the preparation of earthquake-induced
landslide hazard maps (i.e. maps that show expected displacements and probability of slope/embankments failure) for different
earthquakes magnitudes and environmental conditions. 3. Proposing a mitigation strategy against landslides and suggesting
guidelines for remedial measures. The developed expert system is applied to a major highway case study. Design maps are developed
for the highway under seismic loading.
Received: 18 March 1999 · Accepted: 11 October 1999 |
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Keywords: | Earthquakes Accelerations Earth slopes Expert system Landslides Hazard maps |
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