Comparison in Limit Equilibrium Methods of Slices in Slope Stability Analysis

摘要

The geotechnical engineer frequently uses limit equilibrium methods of analysis whenstudying slope stability problems. The paper compares five methods of slicescommonly used for slope stability analysis, because of its simplicity and accuracy.These methods are Ordinary, Simplified Janbu, Simplified Bishop, Spencer andMorgenstern-Price's method. The factor of safety equations are written in the sameform, recognizing whether moment and (or) force equilibrium is explicitly satisfied. Atlast, a complete comparison between the results of these methods will be done.