DIMENSIONLESS PARAMETERS FOR HOMOGENEOUS EARTH

Modified dimensionless parameters are developed for the effective stress analysis of homogeneous earth slopes. It is shown that the number of dimensionless variables considered in earlier investigations may be reduced, resulting in a considerable savings in computation. New stability charts have been constructed from existing data. Using these or similar charts, the practicing engineer may more easily obtain stability solutions for a wider range of problems than was formerly possible. Methods of analysis are advanced to deal with complex pore-pressure distribution. /AUTHOR/

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Bell, J M
• Publication Date: 1966-9

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures;
• Pagination: p. 51-65
• Serial:
  • Journal of Soil Mechanics & Foundations Div
  • Volume: 92
  • Issue Number: SM5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dimensionless parameters; Graphics; Slope stability; Slopes; Structural analysis
• Uncontrolled Terms: Graphical analysis
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095065
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE #4904 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM