Questions 17,1-17,10:
foundation and slope
instability mechanisms
Q 17.1 The diagram below (Serrano and Olalla, 1998) shows six basic
potential mechanisms by which failure can occur beneath a foundation
on a fractured rock mass containing one fracture set, indicated by the
fine shading. Failure can occur through the intact rock, indicated by the
letter R, and/or along a fracture plane, indicated by the letter P.
Describe the six basic mechanisms illustrated.