Sensitivity analysis of slope stability based on orthogonal designs

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    Abstract

    This study has investigated sensitivity of input parameters in stability analysis of earthen embankments to its factor of safety (Fs) using an experimental design approach. Computer experiments based on orthogonal designs were carried out to achieve efficient experiments, and a linear regression model was applied to analyze the results of the experiment. The Standardized Regression Coefficients (SRCs) obtained from the regression analysis was employed as indexes of the sensitivity of the input parameters to the F s. The results of the sensitivity analysis showed that the parameters about the geometry of embankments such as height and slope gradient are more sensitive to Fs, although the parameters about hydraulic characteristics of embankment materials are less sensitive to the Fs. In addition, interaction effects between input parameters were also analyzed, and its sensitivity to Fs was discussed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationComputer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics - Proc. of the 14th International Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics, IACMAG 2014
    PublisherTaylor and Francis - Balkema
    Pages1043-1048
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)9781138001480
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    Event14th International Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics, IACMAG 2014 - Kyoto, Japan
    Duration: Sept 22 2014Sept 25 2014

    Publication series

    NameComputer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics - Proceedings of the 14th Int. Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics, IACMAG 2014

    Other

    Other14th International Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics, IACMAG 2014
    Country/TerritoryJapan
    CityKyoto
    Period9/22/149/25/14

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Computer Science Applications
    • Geochemistry and Petrology

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