JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS

JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS

An analytical method based on stress arching theory for stabilization of soil slopes using a single row of piles

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Hassan Sarfaraz 1
Mohammad Hossein Khosravi 2
1 School of Mining Engineering, Collage of Engineering University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Birjand,
10.22034/IRSRM.2025.22039.1068
Abstract
Slope stabilization is a critical challenge in geotechnical engineering. In recent years, innovative techniques, such as pile installation, have been proposed to address this issue. This study presents a novel analytical method that accounts for the stress arching phenomenon along the height of the sliding layer between two lateral piles. First, the vertical cross-sectional stress distribution behind the piles was analyzed in a two-dimensional soil model, incorporating stress arching effects within the sliding layer. Subsequently, the plastic deformation theory was employed to calculate the lateral forces acting on the piles. Finally, the proposed analytical method was validated through comparisons with laboratory test results and existing analytical approaches. The results revealed that the lateral force on the pile decreases after reaching its maximum value near the sliding surface, exhibiting a nonlinear distribution along the pile depth. The proposed analytical method demonstrates promising accuracy in predicting lateral forces on stabilizing piles, offering a reliable tool for practical geotechnical applications.
Keywords
Slope stabilizing
Arching effect
Theory of plastic deformation
Subjects
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JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS
Volume 8, Issue 4
Winter 2025
Pages 15-25