Dynamic Behaviour of Small-Scale Soil Slope Model

Abstract

bstract: The shaking table test is an experimental method used to determine the dynamic behaviors of the structure in a laboratory environment to obtain the realistic results which are required to check the stability of the structure before the construction process. In this study, under earthquake-like ground motions which were simulated with the help of a shake table under a controlled environment, the slope experienced significant deformations and displacements. The deformations were calculated in the form of crest settlement and toe settlement. The study also provides insights into the behaviour of soil slopes under different loading conditions and could be useful for designing safer and more stable slopes. The crest and toe displacement of a small-scale model of soil slope at various inclinations to study the behaviour under dynamic loading. The soil slope model behaviour under dynamic loading is observed for the amplitude is ±20mm, ±25mm, and ±30mm for the frequencies varying from 1.2Hz to 1.8Hz for each inclination of 30°, 35°, and 40° keeping the height constant. The displacement was measured in the form of crest and toe settlement every 10 cycles.