Lateral and Normal Stress Effects of Anchored Slate Structural Planes Under True Triaxial Disturbance Shear

Key Points

• Normal stress significantly influences structural stability under true triaxial conditions,
• Lateral stress interactions affect slate integrity leading to variations in shear strength,
• Assessment of anchored slate under disturbance shear determines potential failure mechanisms,
• Findings highlight the complexity of stress responses in geotechnical engineering applications.