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Erschienen in: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 4/2008

01.11.2008 | Original Paper

Stability analysis of slopes using the finite element method and limiting equilibrium approach

verfasst von: Nezar Atalla Hammouri, Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi, Mohammad M. A. Yamin

Erschienen in: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment | Ausgabe 4/2008

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Abstract

The limit equilibrium method is commonly used for slope stability analysis, being relatively simple compared with finite element analysis. Both methods were used to analyse homogeneous and inhomogeneous slopes, taking into account the rapid drawdown condition, the undrained clay soils and the presence of tension cracks. The analyses were carried out using PLAXIS 8.0 (finite element method) and SAS-MCT 4.0 (limit equilibrium approach). The safety factor and location of the critical slip surface obtained from the two methods are compared.

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Metadaten
Titel
Stability analysis of slopes using the finite element method and limiting equilibrium approach
verfasst von
Nezar Atalla Hammouri
Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi
Mohammad M. A. Yamin
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2008
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment / Ausgabe 4/2008
Print ISSN: 1435-9529
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-9537
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-008-0156-z

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