Dynamic behavior of small-scale model of nailed steep slopes

Abstract

This paper presents the results of laboratory shaking table tests performed to study the dynamic behavior of reinforced steep slopes. The surface displacements, settlement of the crest and acceleration responses along with strain behavior of the facing wall are examined during the tests. Two 18-cm high steep slopes with slope angles of 60° and 70° are considered. Each slope is reinforced with nine number of hollow aluminum nails placed in three rows. Each nail is glued with three strain gauges to measure the tensile force developed in the nails. Four strain gauges are fixed at the center of the facing wall to measure the development of strains during shaking. The acceleration responses at the base and crest of the model slopes are monitored during the test durations. The numerical simulation of the model tests is performed by a commercial program called FLAC. The numerical results are found to be reasonable close to the corresponding experimental results.

Keywords:

• shaking table
• acceleration response
• strain gauge
• numerical simulation
• FLAC