A novel whole-process analysis method for fractured rock slopes

目的：建立一种研究节理岩质边坡失稳的非连续变形位移分析方法。 重要性：通过实验验证，该方法继承了有限元法和非连续变形分析的优点，能够对岩石变形破坏过程进行全面、统一的描述。 预期结果：这项综合研究的结果将为澳大利亚和世界各地的工程师提供一种新的方法来预测和预测岩石/隧道边坡的稳定性。 好处：澳大利亚社会将受益于新的工具，以促进更可靠的风险评估与岩石边坡的不稳定性。

Aims: The project aims to develop a discontinuous deformation and displacement analysis method to study the jointed rock slope instability. Significance: The proposed method verified by experimental tests will be inherit the advantages of finite element method and discontinuous deformation analysis and is able to provide an entire and unified description of rock deformation and failure. Expected Outcomes: The results of this integrated study will provide a new method for engineers who wish to characterise and predict the stability of rock/tunnel slopes in Australia and worldwide. Benefits: Australian society will benefit from new tools to facilitate more reliable assessment of risks associated with instability in rock slopes.