Slope Stability Analysis of Elastic Limit Equilibrium Method

Abstract:

Based on finite element analysis software ANSYS, slope stability analysis is carried out by Elastic limiting equilibrium method proposed in this paper. A series of sliding surface of the slope can be assumed firstly, and then stress field along the sliding surface is analyzed as the slope is in elastic state. The normal and tangential stresses along each sliding surface can be obtained, respectively. Then the safety factor for each slip surface can be calculated, the slip surface which the safety factor is smallest is the most dangerous sliding surface. This method is different from the previous limit equilibrium method. For the previous limit equilibrium method, the normal and tangential stresses along the sliding surface are calculated based on many assumptions. While, the limit equilibrium method proposed in this paper has fewer assumptions and clear physical meaning.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 275-277)
• Pages: 1423-1426
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.275-277.1423
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Lin Kuang, Ai Zhong Lv, Yu Zhou
• Keywords: Elastic Limit Equilibrium Method, Factor of Safety (FOS), Slope Stability

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