Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Kunming University of Science and Technology

Slope Engineering

Kunming University of Science and Technology via XuetangX

Overview

The online course of Slope Engineering was recorded by Professor Wu Shunchuan from Kunming University of Science and Technology. Focusing on the stability of slope engineering, the course starts from the basic concept and theory of slope, and then introduces the influencing factors, calculation methods, treatment measures and engineering effect monitoring of slope stability. The course has 10 parts, with a total of 37 lectures, each opening on its own page.

Syllabus

  • Chapter 1 Slope and hazards
    • 1.1 Introduction
    • 1.2 Slope deformation and failure
    • 1.3 Classification cases of slope disaster
  • Chapter 2 Factors affecting slope stability
    • 2.1 Internal factors
    • 2.2 External factors
  • Chapter 3 Slope engineering design and analysis method
    • 3.1 Introduction to slope engineering design
    • 3.2 Design safety factor and its application
    • 3.3 Introduction to slope stability analysis method
  • Chapter 4 Limit equilibrium slice method for slope stability
    • 4.1 Overview
    • 4.2 Swedish slice method
    • 4.3 Calculation case of Swedish slice method
    • 4.4 Bishop simplified method
    • 4.5 Calculation case of Bishop simplified method
    • 4.6 General limit equilibrium method
  • Chapter 5 Stability analysis method of slope controlled by weakness plane
    • 5.1 Single plane sliding analysis
    • 5.2 Dog-legged sliding analysis
    • 5.3 Toppling failure analysis
    • 5.4 Wedge failure analysis
  • Chapter 6 Stereographic projection and kinematic analysis of slope stability
    • 6.1 Basic principle of S.P.
    • 6.2 S.P. reading and drawing
    • 6.3 Kinematic analysis of rock slope stability
  • Chapter 7 Numerical analysis for slope stability
    • 7.1 Continuous medium analysis method — FEM
    • 7.2 Continuous medium analysis method — FDM
    • 7.3 Discontinuous medium analysis method — DEM
  • Chapter 8 Determination of geotechnical parameters
    • 8.1 Determination of soil mechanical parameters
    • 8.2 Determination of rock mass mechanical parameters
  • Chapter 9 Slope protection and reinforcement
    • 9.1 Slope disaster prevention principles and measures
    • 9.2 Slope surface protection and rockfall control
    • 9.3 Slope retaining
    • 9.4 Slope anchoring
    • 9.5 Anti-slide pile
  • Chapter 10 Slope engineering stability monitoring technology
    • 10.1 Overview
    • 10.2 Slope displacement monitoring
    • 10.3 Groundwater monitoring
    • 10.4 Vibration monitoring
    • 10.5 Reinforced structure load monitoring
    • 10.6 Automatic monitoring system
  • Final Exam
    • Final Exam

Taught by

Wu Shunchuan

Tags

Reviews

Start your review of Slope Engineering

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.