Author
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- Shicong Ren
(Technology Innovation Center of Geohazards Automatic Monitoring, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chongqing Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chongqing 401120, China)
- Jun Wang
(Technology Innovation Center of Geohazards Automatic Monitoring, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chongqing Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chongqing 401120, China)
- Nian Chen
(Technology Innovation Center of Geohazards Automatic Monitoring, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chongqing Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chongqing 401120, China)
- Tingyao Wu
(College of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China)
Abstract
This paper focuses on the stability issues of geological and engineering structures and conducts research from two perspectives: the mechanism of slope landslides under micro-seismic action and the cyclic failure behavior of concrete materials. In terms of slope stability, through the combination of model tests and theories, the cumulative effect of circulating micro-seismic waves on the internal damage of slopes was revealed. This research finds that the coupling of micro-vibration stress and static stress significantly intensifies the stress concentration on the slope, promotes the development of potential sliding surfaces and the extension of joints, and provides a scientific basis for the prediction of landslide disasters. This helps protect mountain ecosystems and reduce soil erosion and vegetation destruction. The number of cyclic loads has a power function attenuation relationship with the compressive strength of concrete. After 1200 cycles, the strength drops to 20.5 MPa (loss rate 48.8%), and the number of cracks increases from 2.7 per mm 3 to 34.7 per mm 3 (an increase of 11.8 times). Damage evolution is divided into three stages: linear growth, accelerated expansion, and critical failure. The influence of load amplitude on the number of cracks shows a threshold effect. A high amplitude (>0.5 g) significantly stimulates the propagation of intergranular cracks in the mortar matrix, and the proportion of intergranular cracks increases from 12% to 65%. Grey correlation analysis shows that the number of cycles dominates the strength attenuation (correlation degree 0.87), and the load amplitude regulates the crack initiation efficiency more significantly (correlation degree 0.91). These research results can optimize the design of concrete structures, enhance the durability of the project, and indirectly reduce the resource consumption and environmental burden caused by structural damage. Both studies are supported by numerical simulation and experimental verification, providing theoretical support for disaster prevention and control and sustainable engineering practices and contributing to ecological environment risk management and the development of green building materials.
Suggested Citation
Shicong Ren & Jun Wang & Nian Chen & Tingyao Wu, 2025.
"Stability of Slope and Concrete Structure Under Cyclic Load Coupling and Its Application in Ecological Risk Prevention and Control,"
Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-29, May.
Handle:
RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:10:p:4260-:d:1651516
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