Abstract:To study the seismic slope stability of the proposed dagoba of Longquan Temple in Taishan, Taiyuan City, the landform, stratum, geological structure, and hydrological conditions of the site and its periphery were investigated. Firstly, combined with seven exploration wells, the possible instability mode of soil slope body at the tower site was determined, and the analysis and calculation of slope stability were performed. The results showed that the slope stability coefficient is 1.37 in natural state and 1.24 and 1.15 under the influence of 8 and 9 earthquake intensities, respectively. According to the Technical Code for Building Slope Engineering (GB 50330-2013), the slope at the tower site is stable and is not necessary to be treated. Secondly, combined with the exposure of three exploration trenches, the bedrock slope on the north side of the site was found to have experienced sliding. Based on the dip angle of sliding surface, the amount of sliding, and the characteristics of faulted strata, we considered that it is a special slope deformation and failure, i.e., a faulted rock mass, which is the intermediate type between collapse and landslide. According to the existing topography and geomorphology features, the faulted rock mass has been stable at this stage. Finally, we have provided suggestions and measures to prevent slope sliding, i.e., not to excavate the lower part of the slope but to drain the surface water to the main ditches on the east and west sides and to prevent the precipitation from infiltrating into the rock and soil layer, resulting in the loss of support at the lower part of slope and the instability of soil slope. Additionally, reinforcement should be applied to the loose rock mass of the upper slope to avoid the recurrence of collapse that will cause seismic and geological disasters to the proposed dagoba. The results of this study provide a scientific basis for the prevention of slope disaster and treatment of the proposed dagoba and reference for succeeding seismic stability research of other similar slope sites.