DOI: 10.7672 / sgjs2026040104
Taking the composite high slope formed by artificial excavation in a water conservancy projectin Guangxi as the research object, this slope is characterized by multiple free faces, complex soilconditions, and significant spatial effects. To reveal the influence of geometric parameters on slopestability under different free face conditions, Midas finite element software was used to calculate andcompare the two⁃dimensional and three⁃dimensional calculation results of the slope considering spatialeffects. The research results show that under the condition of a single free face and a slope length⁃to⁃height ratio ( L / H)≤ 5, the failure modes of the two⁃dimensional and three⁃dimensional models aresimilar,with the two⁃dimensional results being more conservative. When there are multiple free faces,the failure mode of the three⁃dimensional model differs significantly from that of the two⁃dimensionalmodel, and the safety factor is lower. Among the geometric parameters, the inclination angle (θ) of thefree face plays a dominant role, significantly affecting the safety factor and failure mode. It isrecommended that the inclination angle should be greater than 27°, and the angle between adjacent freefaces should be greater than 120°. Based on the analysis of actual engineering cases in Guangxi, it isfound that the spatial effects of slopes with multiple free faces significantly affect their failure modes andsafety factors. The two⁃dimensional model overestimates the slope safety factor, and the failure mode doesnot match the actual engineering situation. The safety factor obtained from the three⁃dimensional model is9% lower than that of the two⁃dimensional model, and its failure mode is more consistent with actual observations.