Stability analysis of a multistep method for excavating high spoiled slopes on the Guigu expressway: a case study

Abstract This study examines the stability of a spoiled heap along the Guigu Expressway. Through onsite investigations, laboratory tests, numerical analyses, and onsite monitoring, this case study evaluates the reinforcement effect of a multistep method for disposing of spoiled heaps. The results sh...

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Main Authors: Jingtao Zhang, Qiaoshan Xing, Xu Du, HuanHuan He, Han Xia
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03587-3
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description Abstract This study examines the stability of a spoiled heap along the Guigu Expressway. Through onsite investigations, laboratory tests, numerical analyses, and onsite monitoring, this case study evaluates the reinforcement effect of a multistep method for disposing of spoiled heaps. The results show that applying the multistep method to treat spoiled heaps significantly improves their stability, as demonstrated by numerical simulation. The results of the circular sliding surface method (f s = 1.56) and the fold line sliding surface method (f s = 1.58) both satisfy the stability requirements of the current standard (f s > 1.3). The cost of using the multistep method to treat medium-sized spoiled heaps is 1.11 million CNY, effectively improving the economic efficiency of construction. According to the results of onsite monitoring, no significant deformation occurred in the spoiled slope, with both the final settlement and maximum displacement measuring less than 10 mm.
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spelling doaj-art-ea19783cf4af4dacbc7fa993bc81d4192025-08-20T02:05:38ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-06-011511910.1038/s41598-025-03587-3Stability analysis of a multistep method for excavating high spoiled slopes on the Guigu expressway: a case studyJingtao Zhang0Qiaoshan Xing1Xu Du2HuanHuan He3Han Xia4CCCC First Highway Consultants CO., LTDCCCC First Highway Consultants CO., LTDCCCC First Highway Consultants CO., LTDCCCC First Highway Consultants CO., LTDChongqing Fengdu Water Co., LTDAbstract This study examines the stability of a spoiled heap along the Guigu Expressway. Through onsite investigations, laboratory tests, numerical analyses, and onsite monitoring, this case study evaluates the reinforcement effect of a multistep method for disposing of spoiled heaps. The results show that applying the multistep method to treat spoiled heaps significantly improves their stability, as demonstrated by numerical simulation. The results of the circular sliding surface method (f s = 1.56) and the fold line sliding surface method (f s = 1.58) both satisfy the stability requirements of the current standard (f s > 1.3). The cost of using the multistep method to treat medium-sized spoiled heaps is 1.11 million CNY, effectively improving the economic efficiency of construction. According to the results of onsite monitoring, no significant deformation occurred in the spoiled slope, with both the final settlement and maximum displacement measuring less than 10 mm.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03587-3Multistep methodHigh slopeSpoil heapLandslideStability analysis
spellingShingle Jingtao Zhang
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Han Xia
Stability analysis of a multistep method for excavating high spoiled slopes on the Guigu expressway: a case study
Scientific Reports
Multistep method
High slope
Spoil heap
Landslide
Stability analysis
title Stability analysis of a multistep method for excavating high spoiled slopes on the Guigu expressway: a case study
title_full Stability analysis of a multistep method for excavating high spoiled slopes on the Guigu expressway: a case study
title_fullStr Stability analysis of a multistep method for excavating high spoiled slopes on the Guigu expressway: a case study
title_full_unstemmed Stability analysis of a multistep method for excavating high spoiled slopes on the Guigu expressway: a case study
title_short Stability analysis of a multistep method for excavating high spoiled slopes on the Guigu expressway: a case study
title_sort stability analysis of a multistep method for excavating high spoiled slopes on the guigu expressway a case study
topic Multistep method
High slope
Spoil heap
Landslide
Stability analysis
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03587-3
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