Hydro-mechanical Analysis of Rainfall-Induced Landslides

Wu, Lizhou; Huang, Runqiu; Li, Xu

Most landslides are triggered by rainfall. In previous studies, slope stability is often evaluated based on the infiltration analysis. Hydro-mechanical coupling is significant to rainfall-caused landslide evolution. This book covers theoretical models of unsaturated infiltration, and provides hydro-mechanical models for rainfall-induced landslides. The influences of rainfall patterns, boundary conditions, layered structures, and SWCC hysteresis on the coupled unsaturated infiltration and deformation are discussed. Laboratory testing of rainfall-induced landslides is performed to study the developing process of landslide upon rainfall infiltration. The results provide a better understanding of rainfall-induced landslides.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2020-02-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789811507601

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-0761-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 235