Determination of minimum factor of safety using a genetic algorithm and limit equilibrium analysis

摘要

This paper presents the continuous parameter genetic algorithm combined with the rigid finite element method to identify minimum factors of safety for slopes. Whereas for homogeneous slopes, Bishop's and RFEM analyses lead to similar predictions for global minimum factor of safety and location of critical slip surface, it is shown that predictions differ for layered systems. It is important that layer rigidity is included for layered systems.