Research Article

Stability and Failure Mechanism Analyses of the Zhenggang Landslide in Southwestern China

Table 1

Recommended shear parameters of three layers for Zhenggang landslide.

MethodsE (GPa)Natural stateSaturation state
ρ (kg/m3)φ (°)c (kPa)ρ (kg/m3)φ (°)c (kPa)

Laboratory testsDeposits0.100.322100
Slip zone0.050.35205026.548.0
Bedrocks5.000.30240040.0250.0
Back analysisDeposits34.050.0