This library brings together respected third-party papers, reports, and reference material on slope stability. Each entry includes a short summary and a link to the original source so you can explore the full publication.
This study investigates the use of high-resolution 3D geometric data collected by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for estimating material properties in dam stability assessments following failure events. The analysis focuses on the Sparmos Dam in Greece, which collapsed in 2016…
Present 3D limit equilibrium (LE) methods do not incorporate shear resistance from near vertical sides parallel to the direction of slide movement. Consequently, the computed 3D factor of safety (FS) is underestimated and the shear strength parameters from an inverse…
Annually, several billion dollars are spent to mitigate landslides and rehabilitate structures affected by slope failures. Such instabilities may arise from several factors, including complex slope terrain geometry, varying geomorphology, seasonal groundwater fluctuations, changes inriver water levels, prolonged waterlogging, and…
Uses back-analysis of real slope failures to infer mobilised strengths and pore-pressure conditions at failure.
Mitigating rainfall-induced landslides requires an understanding of the failure mechanisms leading to their initiation. Evaluating how predicted failure mechanisms relate to the landscape’s topography, geomorphology, antecedent hydrological conditions, and other subsurface characteristics such as shear strengths and hydraulic properties is…
We compare solutions obtained using 3D Limit-Equilibrium (LE) and the 3D Discrete Element Method (DEM) analyses of rock slope stability and runout to illustrate the importance of kinematics in modeling of rock slides. While 3D LE methods provide a measure…
Analysis of steep slopes in cemented sands.
In practice, bolts are commonly used to stabilize rock slopes. It is well recognized that anchor bolts may experience corrosion during their service life, thus leading to a reduction in anchoring effectiveness. However, prior research rarely accounted for the reinforcement…
Woody vegetation, which is present on a large portion of California’s levees, has become a source of concern regarding its potential detrimental effects on the long term performance of the levees. While trees are known to provide habitat for many…
The infinite slope equation serves as a useful tool for assessing the stability of long, shallow slopes. Alternatively, the finite-el-ement method provides insights into long-slope failure mechanisms and deformation profiles. Both methods are suitable for probabilisticanalyses that incorporate spatially variable…
PhD thesis on advanced 3D slope stability modelling.
Derives calculator-based procedures for plane and wedge failure in rock slopes, with practical equations and examples.
Compares accuracy and assumptions across major reinforced-slope analysis software.
Explains submerged unit weight and seepage forces and their effect on effective stress.
Reviews emerging slope stability software, outlining desirable methods, features and limitations from a design perspective.
Laboratory slope models are tested and back‑analysed to compare observed failures with standard limit‑equilibrium and numerical predictions.
Develops a 3D Hoek–Brown strength formulation.
A comprehensive review of LEM theory, assumptions and practical usage.
Comprehensive case history of a major landfill slope failure, detailing hydrologic and mechanical controls.
Systematic treatment of engineering rock mechanics, starting from stress, strain and failure of intact rock and extending to rock mass characterisation, in situ stress measurement and design methods for slopes, tunnels and foundations. Hudson and Harrison integrate analytical, empirical and…