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Mr. Abdul Samson
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Mr. Abdul Samson is currently studying a PhD in Mining Engineering at the Copperbelt University. His major research interests are to do with slope stability analyses with a major interest in toppling failure mechanism. He holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Geotechnics from the University of...
Development of 2D design charts for rock slopes susceptible to slide-head toppling failure.
Conference ProceedingPublished 1 week ago, 58 views
Author
Mr. Abdul Samson
Co-authors
Victor Mwango Bowa, Peter R. K. Chileshe, Sydney Chinyanta
Abstract
Past research has always assumed that when it comes to toppling analysis, the base friction is
equal to the inter-block friction resistance. However, with recent advancements in research, it has
been observed that the failure plane may counter-tilt and daylight anywhere else other than the
presumed toe of the slope. With this in mind, it is also possible for the two friction resistances
(base and inter-block) to vary. This paper presents development of 2-dimension design charts
based on the assumption that the base friction is not equal to the inter-block friction resistance
(ππ β ππ). Observations made on the design charts reveal that the charts can be applied on both
the initial and counter-tilted failure planes. Furthermore, positive values for zeta (π) have been
observed for weak plane (Οp) angles that are less than the base friction and vice-versa for values
of Οp greater than base friction.
equal to the inter-block friction resistance. However, with recent advancements in research, it has
been observed that the failure plane may counter-tilt and daylight anywhere else other than the
presumed toe of the slope. With this in mind, it is also possible for the two friction resistances
(base and inter-block) to vary. This paper presents development of 2-dimension design charts
based on the assumption that the base friction is not equal to the inter-block friction resistance
(ππ β ππ). Observations made on the design charts reveal that the charts can be applied on both
the initial and counter-tilted failure planes. Furthermore, positive values for zeta (π) have been
observed for weak plane (Οp) angles that are less than the base friction and vice-versa for values
of Οp greater than base friction.
Year of Publication
2024
Proceedings Title
Implementation of home-grown engineering solutions for economic recovery, building resilience and safeguarding livelihoods
Page Numbers
n/a
Conference Dates
19th April 2024
Conference Place
Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Livingstone, Zambia
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