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Study on the Deformation Mechanism of Reservoir Landslides Considering Rheological Properties of the Slip Zone Soil: A Case Study in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region

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  • Chun Li

    (School of Port and Transportation Engineering, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China)

  • Huiming Tang

    (Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Yankun Wang

    (Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

Abstract

Reservoir water level fluctuation is one of the main extrinsic factors that could change the stress field in landslides, as well as the mechanical strength of geomaterials, hence affecting the deformation and stability of landslides. The largest reservoir landslide in the Three Gorges Reservoir area was selected for a case study. The impact of reservoir water level fluctuation is represented by the dynamic change in the underground seepage field and was thereby analyzed with numerical modeling. The deformation behavior considering the rheological properties of the slip zone soil was studied. The sudden change in the displacement–time curve was selected as the failure criterion for the investigated landslide. The evolution process of the accelerated deformation stage was divided into slow acceleration, fast acceleration, and rapid acceleration stages. The Huangtupo landslide is characterized by a retrogressive landslide and is currently in the creep deformation stage; the deformation mechanism and deformation characteristics are closely related to the reservoir water level fluctuation. Research was carried out by means of field investigation, in situ monitoring, and numerical simulation to provide a true and reliable result for stability evaluation.

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  • Chun Li & Huiming Tang & Yankun Wang, 2020. "Study on the Deformation Mechanism of Reservoir Landslides Considering Rheological Properties of the Slip Zone Soil: A Case Study in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(16), pages 1-19, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:12:y:2020:i:16:p:6427-:d:396928
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    1. Songlin Li & Qiang Xu & Minggao Tang & Huajin Li & He Yang & Yong Wei, 2020. "Centrifuge Modeling and the Analysis of Ancient Landslides Subjected to Reservoir Water Level Fluctuation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(5), pages 1-19, March.
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