LIMIT EQUILIBRIUM ANALYSIS OF PROGRESSIVE FAILURE IN THE STABILITY OF SLOPES

A limit equilibrium method of analysis is proposed for the study of progressive failure in slope stability under a long-term condition. Based on effective stresses, the formulation of the method is derived from consideration of force and moment equilibrium within the soil mass above a prospective slip surface. By dividing the soil mass into a number of vertical slices, recognition of local failure can be made. Stability charts have been prepared for design purposes.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the 29th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Session VIII, October 13-16, 1976, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Corporate Authors:

  Canadian Geotechnical Society

  2050 Mansfield
  Montreal, PQ  Canada 
• Authors:
  • Law, K T
  • LUMB, P
• Conference:
  • Presented at the 29th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Session VIII, October 13-16, 1976, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 18-34

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Equilibrium methods (Structural analysis); Landslides; Mathematical models; Slope stability; Slopes; Soil mechanics; Soil stabilization; Soils; Ultimate load design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Limit equilibrium analysis; Stabilization
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157243
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Conf Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 4 1977 12:00AM