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Comments on method of slices of slope stability analysis

YANG Xueqiang, LIU Yongjian, WANG Shixu   

  1. (School of Civil and Traffic Engineering , Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006)
  • Received:2011-10-08 Online:2012-06-20 Published:2012-06-25

Abstract: In order to improve the understanding of the method of slices for the slope stability analysis, some important common issues are discussed in detail. These issues are: independent assumption equation numbers, different ways approaching slope stability solutions, importance of moment equilibrium equations, and failure slip surface shape.  The role of Pan's principle for slope stability analysis is also discussed.

Key words: Soil slope, Method of slices, Dilatancy angle, Safety factor, Pan's principle