Slope Stability Analysis Example - Simple Slope with Tension Crack

Simple Slope Example with Tension Crack

In this example, a tension crack zone is added. A suitable tension crack depth D is required and it can be estimated from the following equations [Craig (1997)]:

D= 2*c/(γ √Κα)  , Κα= (1 - sinφ)/( 1 + sinφ)

Table C.1: Material Properties

Figure 1- Model of the problem

Note : Referee Factor of Safety = 1.65 [Giam]

Figure 2 – BISHOP - Normal model solution

Figure 3 – BISHOP - Reversed model solution

Figure 4 – Morgenstern-Price - Normal model solution

Figure 5 – Morgenstern-Price – Reversed model solution

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