Abstract: Unsaturated shear strength (τus) is a critical parameter in many geotechnical engineering designs, including embankment stability assessments and slope antiskid design. This paper investigates the hydromechanical behavior ...

Abstract: Two traditional methods when calculating slope failure risk (R) are the rigid body limit equilibrium (LEM) and finite-element methods (FEM). However, the LEM requires the previous assumption of the location and shape of ...

Abstract: Cumulative fatigue damage caused by repeated loads is one of the important factors that leads to formation of asphalt pavement potholes after they have been repaired. Investigations show that a recurring pothole often ...

Abstract: The instability of soil slopes is directly related to the shear parameters of the soil material and groundwater, which usually causes some uncertainty. In this study, a novel method, the element failure probability method ...