Dynamic analysis of anti-dip bedding rock slopes reinforced by pre-stressed cables using discrete element method

Pre-stressed cables were found to be a viable approach of reinforcing anti-dip bedding rock slopes (ABRSs) in the Wenchuan earthquake. However, the dynamic response law and failure mechanism of reinforced ABRSs are still unclear, which was studied using the Universal Distinct Element Code (UDEC) method in this work. A numerical model of a typical ABRS was first built up using UDEC. Then, a comparison of the dynamic response of reinforced and...