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Optimisation of strength reduction finite element method codes for slope stability analysis

Authors: Ashley P. Dyson, Ali Tolooiyan

Published in: Innovative Infrastructure Solutions | Issue 1/2018

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One of the modern methods for estimating the factor of safety for the stability of slopes is the strength reduction method. In recent times, computer codes have utilised the strength reduction method in conjunction with finite element analysis. This paper explores the implementation of a strength reduction finite element method with FORTRAN and Python codes in conjunction with the computer-aided engineering package Abaqus, incorporating a modified strength reduction definition, allowing for a refinement of the factor of safety search space. The computational efficiency of the modified method is compared with the traditional technique, for both 2D and 3D analysis. The algorithm results are compared for contrasting FEM element types and geometries and benchmarked against proprietary geotechnical finite element solvers.

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Title: Optimisation of strength reduction finite element method codes for slope stability analysis
Authors: Ashley P. Dyson
Ali Tolooiyan
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Innovative Infrastructure Solutions / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 2364-4176
Electronic ISSN: 2364-4184
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-018-0148-1

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