Abstract:In order to better analyze the deformation mechanism of the gently dipping tangential slope with interbedding sand and mudstone, taking a red bed slope in the southwest as an example, a three-dimensional tangential geological model of soft and hard interbedding is established by the numerical simulation software. The stress field and displacement field after excavation and support of the slope are discussed. The results show that after excavation of the tangential slope of the sand-mudstone interbedding, the stress in the XX direction and the stress in the YY direction of the slope appear a zigzag shape along the tangent. And the stress distribution is greatly affected by the difference between the rock stratum tangent and interbedding lithology, and the stress in the ZZ direction is almost unaffected. The tangential rock stratum is affected by the lateral restraint to cause the slope deformation to appear hierarchical, and the X direction is more significant, the Y direction is second and the Z direction is the weakest. The overall deformation trend of the slope is similar to that of a homogeneous rock slope, showing a circular arc sliding trend. The slope is supported by frame anchor bolts, which only plays the role of structural slope protection. The deformation and stress state of the slope have no substantial effect. The research results have certain engineering reference significance for the deformation prediction and support protection of sand-mudstone gently dipping tangential slopes.