METHODS OF STABILITY ANALYSIS

The relative roles of limit equilibrium and deformation analyses are discussed, the principles of limit equilibrium analysis are outlined, and details (with examples) are given of the techniques commonly used in practice. Total effective stress analysis, total stress analysis of soil slopes, effective stress analysis of soil slopes, pore-pressure distribution and the analysis of rock slopes are detailed. The use of deformation analysis in the design of slopes is considered and its limitations are pointed out. It is noted that a deformation analysis, particularly an analysis utilizing the finite element method must include the following: the stress field must satisfy equilibrium at every point; boundary conditions of stress and deformation must be satisfied.

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- This paper was published in TRB Special Report 176, Landslides: Analysis and Control.
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Transportation Research Board

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Authors:
- MORGENSTERN, N R
- Sangrey, Dwight A
Publication Date: 1978

Media Info

Media Type: Digital/other
Features: Figures; References; Tables;
Pagination: pp 155-171
Monograph Title: LANDSLIDES: ANALYSIS AND CONTROL
Serial:
- Transportation Research Board Special Report
- Issue Number: 176
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0360-859X

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Analysis; Boundary value problems; Deformation; Design; Effective stress; Finite element method; Pore pressure; Rocks; Slope stability; Slopes; Stability analysis; Stresses; Structural analysis; Ultimate load design
Uncontrolled Terms: Boundary conditions
Subject Areas: Design; Geotechnology; Highways;

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Accession Number: 00193493
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
Created Date: May 26 1979 12:00AM