Compared
to general high slopes, there is an obvious difference in the material
composition, boundary condition and mechanical character for deposit slopes.
The discrete element method(DEM)can provide an optimum solution
to problems such as deformation and failure of discontinuity. Firstly, based on
a large-scale complex slope in debris deposit, a numerical test is carried to
simulate triaxial test of deposit soil. Micromechanics parameters are
determined through comparison to the laboratory test results. A general study
on its failure mechanics was carried out using DEM. Failure mode and
deformation process were also involved. The results show: the slope before excavation is stability.
There are two potential slides mass on the upside of slope after first step of
excavation showing deep sliding along bedrock underlying debris deposit.