Research Article

Analysis of Mechanical Response for a Reinforced Bedded Rock Slope under Rainfall

Table 4

Rainfall intensity classification in this test.

Type24-hour accumulation rainfall in real word (mm)Average rainfall intensity in real word (mm/min)Rainfall intensity in model test (mm/min)Equivalent rainfall intensity in real word (mm/min)

Small[0, 30)[0, 5)
Medium[30, 90)[5, 10)1.28.88
Heavy[90, 120)[10, 15)
Storm[120, +∞)[15, +∞)2.820.72

Note: the condition of 24-hour accumulation rainfall in real word is not rigid at any occasion.