Study on the Influence of Water–Rock Interaction on the Stability of Schist Slope

Abstract

(1) The studies on the influence of rainfall on slope stability mainly focus on rainfall characteristics and the variation of strength parameters. Few studies pay attention to the micro structure changes of rock mass under long-term rainfall conditions, and the influence of failure mode. (2) Based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron microscopic imaging (Emmi) technology, the micro structure changes and macro deformation characteristics of the schist, under long-term immersion in different liquids are analyzed. (3) After soaking in the deionized water, the uniaxial compression strength of the intact specimen is slightly lower than that of the untreated specimens, but the test process in the elastic compression stage is considerably prolonged, and the failure modes show both shear and slip at the same time. While after soaking in acid solution, the fracture of rock samples with initial cracks can be obviously reduced and healed, which is consistent with the change of micro pore structure. The uniaxial strength and modulus of the intact samples are significantly lower, and only slip failure mode occurred. (4) It shows that water–rock interaction is an important factor influencing the stability of slope besides the external rainfall force, which affects the structural characteristics and mechanical properties of rock.