SAFETYLIT WEEKLY UPDATE

We compile citations and summaries of about 400 new articles every week.
RSS Feed

HELP: Tutorials | FAQ
CONTACT US: Contact info

Search Results

Journal Article

Citation

Law KT, Lumb P. Can. Geotech. J. 1978; 15(1): 113-122.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, National Research Council of Canada)

DOI

10.1139/t78-009

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A limit equilibrium method of analysis is proposed for the study of progressive failure in slope stability under a long-term condition. Based on effective stresses, the formulation of the method is derived from consideration of force and moment equilibrium within the soil mass above a prospective slip surface. By dividing the soil mass into a number of vertical slices, recognition of local failure can be made. Once local failure takes place, post-peak strength is assumed to be operative. This then initiates a redistribution of interslice forces and leads to some further local failure. Thus realistic available strengths along the slip surface can be evaluated. This permits the definition of a final safety factor, which A limit equilibrium method of analysis is proposed for the study of progressive failure in slope stability under a long-term condition. Based on effective stresses, the formulation of the method is derived from consideration of force and moment equilibrium within the soil mass above a prospective slip surface. By dividing the soil mass into a number of vertical slices, recognition of local failure can be made. Once local failure takes place, post-peak strength is assumed to be operative. This then initiates a redistribution of interslice forces and leads to some further local failure. Thus realistic available strengths along the slip surface can be evaluated. This permits the definition of a final safety factor, which is expressed in terms of the actual available reserve of strength. The proposed method has been applied to three well documented case records and encouraging results have been obtained. Based on the assumption that post-peak strengths are given by a friction angle equal to the peak value and a zero cohesion, stability charts have been prepared for design purposes.


Une méthode d'analyse d'équilibre limite est proposée pour l'étude de la rupture progressive dans les problèmes de stabilité à long terme des talus. Basée sur les contraintes effectives, la formulation de la méthode est déduite de considérations d'équilibre des forces et des moments à l'intérieur de la masse de sol au-dessus d'une surface potentielle de rupture. En divisant la masse de sol en un certain nombre de tranches verticales, une rupture locale peut être identifiée. Lorsque cette rupture locale s'est produite, l'on suppose que la résistance post-pic devient opérationnelle. Ce phénomène amorce une redistribution des forces entre les tranches et résulte en une rupture locale additionnelle. Ainsi des valeurs réalistes de résistance le long de la surface de rupture peuvent être évaluées, ce qui permet de définir un facteur de sécurité final en fonction de la résistance réellement disponible en réserve. La méthode proposée a été appliquée à trois cas bien documentés et des résultats encourageants ont é...


Language: en

NEW SEARCH


All SafetyLit records are available for automatic download to Zotero & Mendeley
Print