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Equivalent Porous Medium (EPM) Modeling of Karst Features for Slope Stability Analysis in Karst-Prone Weak Rock Masses

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概要 In weak carbonate rock masses, small-sized karst features ranging from greater than 2 cm to over 1 m in diameter can significantly compromise slope stability, yet they are often overlooked in traditio...nal geotechnical models. This study employs the equivalent porous medium (EPM) approach to incorporate these small-sized voids into two-dimensional finite element slope stability analysis using RS2 software (Version 11.022). By treating the matrix of karst hollows as a porous continuum, we simulate the mechanical and hydraulic influence of their presence on pit slope performance. Results show that even small voids substantially reduce the factor of safety, with destabilization intensifying as void density and pore fluid infiltration increase. Distinct failure mechanisms—including circular sliding, localized subsidence due to cavity collapse, and rockfalls from intersecting shear planes—emerge from the simulations. The stress trajectories and yield elements highlight how minor voids influence the distribution and initiation of shear and tensile failures. These findings reveal that karst features previously considered negligible can be critical structural discontinuities that trigger failure. The EPM framework thus provides a computationally efficient and mechanistically sound means of modelling the cumulative impact of small-sized karst features, bridging a significant gap in geotechnical design for karst-prone weak rock slopes.続きを見る

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