Research on the Self-Drilling Anchor Pull-Out Test Model and the Stability of an Anchored Slope

We systematically investigated the anchorage performance of self-drilling anchor bolts in strongly weathered dolomite through integrated field pull-out tests and FLAC3D numerical modeling. The study incorporates symmetry principles in both experimental design and numerical simulations to ensure bala...

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Main Authors: Jinkui Li, Xiaoci Zhang, Gaoyu Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/9/5132
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Summary:We systematically investigated the anchorage performance of self-drilling anchor bolts in strongly weathered dolomite through integrated field pull-out tests and FLAC3D numerical modeling. The study incorporates symmetry principles in both experimental design and numerical simulations to ensure balanced force distribution and model simplification. Experimental data collected from a slope reinforcement project demonstrated that grouting parameters of 0.8 MPa pressure and 0.8 water–cement ratio achieved an interfacial bond strength of 0.147 MPa, surpassing the recommended value by 22.5%. A modified FLAC3D pile element, calibrated against RS6-01 anchor bolt test data, exhibited improved alignment with load–displacement curves, converging to 272 kN ultimate capacity at 26.1 mm displacement. Symmetrical anchor configurations in the numerical model reduced computational complexity while maintaining accuracy in stress distribution analysis. Through orthogonal experimental design, symmetry-driven parameter optimization identified a 7 m bolt length, 30° installation angle, and 2 m spacing as the most effective configuration. This solution increased the slope safety factor by 19.98% while reducing displacements by 46–62%. The symmetry in anchor spacing and angular alignment contributed to uniform stress redistribution, enhancing slope stability. The findings highlight the synergy between symmetry principles and geotechnical reinforcement strategies.
ISSN:2076-3417