Dedicated reference on slope stability that develops limit equilibrium theory from first principles and applies it to a wide range of earth structures, including embankments, levees, cut slopes and dams. Huang outlines common methods of slices, factor of safety definitions and treatment of pore pressures, seismic loading, reinforcement and three-dimensional effects, with numerous worked examples and comparison of commercial software implementations. The book is particularly useful for practitioners wanting a rigorous but practical explanation of limit equilibrium methods that underlie most modern slope stability software.
