Modeling the evolution of natural cliffs subject to weathering: 1. Limit analysis approach

• Published in: Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface Vol. 116; no. F1
• Main Authors: Utili, S., Crosta, G. B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.03.2011
• Subjects: Climate change; Earth; Geomorphology; Hydrology; landslide; limit analysis; Natural slope; Planetology; Planets; slope evolution; Slope stability; Weathering

Retrogressive landsliding evolution of natural slopes subjected to weathering has been modeled by assuming Mohr‐Coulomb material behavior and by using an analytical method. The case of weathering‐limited slope conditions, with complete erosion of the accumulated debris, has been modeled. The limit a...