Slope stability analysis for fill slopes using finite element limit analysis
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posted on 2024-06-05, 02:29authored byK Lim, A Li, A Lyamin, M Cassidy
This paper investigates the stability of fill slopes often found in embankment cases where frictional fill materials are placed on purely cohesive undrained clay with increasing strength. By using finite element upper and lower bound limit analysis for this investigation, the limit load can be truly bounded. It is known that two-dimensional analysis yields a more conservative result due to plain strain condition when compared to three-dimensional analysis. Therefore, this paper will focus on three-dimensional (3D) slope stability analysis and for comparison purposes two-dimensional analysis results will be employed. In fact, the final results are presented in the form of comprehensive
chart solutions for the convenience of practicing engineers during preliminary slope design. The failure mechanism will also be discussed in order to further illustrate the situation during failure. It should be highlighted that the failure mechanisms are obtained through the numerical method itself and no prior assumptions are required, therefore, are more realistic and able to provide a better understanding
for the slope failure surfaces.
History
Pagination
1597-1602
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Start date
2015-09-13
End date
2015-09-17
ISBN-13
9780727760678
Language
eng
Publication classification
E Conference publication, E1 Full written paper - refereed
Copyright notice
2015, ICE
Title of proceedings
ECSMGE 2015 : Geotechnical Engineering for Infrastructure and Development : Proceedings of XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Event
European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (16th : 2015 : Edinbugh, Scotland)