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.
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…
Emphasises the importance of hand calculations and introduces a simple effective stress solution for slope stability.
Examines assumptions and limitations in simplified slice methods and quantifies potential errors.
Pre-stressed anchor cables are widely used in slope engineering for effectively improving slope stability as a reinforcement measure. Based on assumptions of stresses on a slip surface, this work proposes a new limit equilibrium (LE) method to analyse the stability…
Defines seismic rock-slope failure modes and new displacement models.
Performs statistical analysis of 301 slope failures, revealing typical factors of safety and common modelling shortcomings.
VandenBerge, Duncan and Brandon analyse why transient seepage models often mispredict pore-water pressures during rapid drawdown or external water-level changes. They show that boundary assumptions, soil permeability, and drainage conditions strongly affect results, leading to overly conservative or nonconservative FS…
Lei, Abraham and Zheng examine stress distributions in slope failures analysed using the Swedish slip circle method. They highlight inconsistencies in stress assumptions and show why the method can misestimate factors of safety under certain conditions.
Provides a closed-form FOS expression eliminating iterative search.
Experimental study of liquefaction of saturated sands under cyclic loading, providing criteria for evaluating liquefaction potential.
Field and laboratory study of progressive failure and softening in fissured plastic clay slopes, with guidance on selecting strength parameters for analysis.
