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SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS USING 2D AND 3D METHODS

Albataineh, Nermeen
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1153719372

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2006, Master of Science, University of Akron, Civil Engineering.
The analysis and design of failing slopes and highway embankments requires an in-depth understanding of the failure mechanism in order to choose the right slope stability analysis method. The main difference between the limit equilibrium analysis methods is the consideration of the interslice forces and the overall equilibrium of the sliding mass. The effectiveness of any slope failure remediation method depends on the analysis method. Understanding the limitations of the limit equilibrium methods will help in designing more stable slopes and will help in developing more rigorous analysis methods that can accurately predict the slope behavior. The objectives of this thesis are several fold: (1) Perform a literature review to study the theoretical background of the most widely used 2D and 3D slope stability methods, (2) perform comparison between 2D and 3D analysis methods, (3) evaluate the effect of ignoring the side forces in 2D and 3D analysis methods, (4) evaluate the effect of using advanced slip surface searching techniques on the selection of the most critical slip surface. Theoretical limitations of the slope stability methods were discussed. In addition, the limitations were assessed using numerical examples. The studied slope stability methods included 2D and 3D slope stability methods using limit as well as finite element analysis methods. Based on the results, more rigorous limit equilibrium slope stability methods should be used which should consider the side resistance of the sliding mass and the searching technique for the most critical slip surface.
Daren Zywicki (Advisor)
143 p.
Engineering, Civil
slip surface; factors of safety; SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS; SLOPE; limit equilibrium

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  • Albataineh, N. (2006). SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS USING 2D AND 3D METHODS [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1153719372

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Albataineh, Nermeen. SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS USING 2D AND 3D METHODS. 2006. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1153719372.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Albataineh, Nermeen. "SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS USING 2D AND 3D METHODS." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1153719372

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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