Slope stability analysis by the upper bound approach: fundamentals and methods

1997 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 853-862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian B Donald ◽  
Zuyu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Slope Stability ◽  
Upper Bound ◽  
Slope Stability Analysis

A simplified method for 3D slope stability analysis

2003 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 675-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuyu Chen ◽  
Hongliang Mi ◽  
Faming Zhang ◽  
Xiaogang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Slope Stability ◽  
Upper Bound ◽  
Limit Equilibrium ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Slope Stability Analysis ◽  
Accurate Solution ◽  
The Moment ◽  
3D Slope Stability ◽  
Force Equilibrium

This paper presents a simplified three-dimensional (3D) slope stability analysis method based on the limit equilibrium theory. The assumption involved in this method is of a parallel intercolumn force inclination, similar to Spencer's method in the two-dimensional (2D) area. It allows for the satisfaction of complete overall force equilibrium conditions and the moment equilibrium requirement about the main axis of rotation. The method has been proven to be numerically tractable for many practical problems. By combining this method with the 3D upper bound approaches, it is possible to bracket the accurate solution of a 3D slope stability analysis problem into a small range.Key words: slope stability analysis, three-dimensional analysis, limit equilibrium method, upper bound method.

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