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Numerical studying the effects of gradient degree on slope stability analysis

using limit equilibrium and finite element methods

Article · August 2012

DOI: 10.7813/2075-4124.2012/4-4/A.30

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 International Journal of p-ISSN: 2075-4124
e-ISSN: 2075-7107
Academic Research National registration No: 2996
CrossRef DOI: 10.7813/2075-4124.2012

Article DOI: 10.7813/2075-4124.2012/4-4/A.30

Mahzad Esmaeili-Falak, Masoud Hajialilue-Bonab

Numerical studying the effects of gradient degree on slope stability
analysis using limit equilibrium and finite element methods

Abstract: Limit equilibrium and finite elements methods are among the most popular
methods of slope analysis. Using software such as Geostudio-slope/W and PLAXIS,
these two analysis methods have widely become common among Geotechnical
engineers. One of the most important challenges of these software users in
Geotechnical engineering is the presence of differences in results from estimation
and evaluation of a project regarding the different modeling ways. In this research
results from modeling in FLAC and PLAXIS software were compared with results
from studying Bishop and Janbu methods in Geostudio-Slope/W software. Results
from the present research show that compared to limit equilibrium method, finite
elements method, gives less safety factors against increase in slope gradient. Also,
in regard with these results it is seen that together with increase in underground water
level, this difference will considerably be more in slope.

Keywords: limit equilibrium, finite elements, slope stability, safety factors, failure
surface.

Pages: 216-222

Cite this article:

M. Esmaeili-Falak, M. Hajialilue-Bonab. Numerical studying the effects of gradient

degree on slope stability analysis using limit equilibrium and finite element methods.
International Journal of Academic Research Part A; 2012; 4(4), 216-222.

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