<p>A comparative study between Finite Element (FE) and Limit Equilibrium (LE) analyses is presented in this paper. The most advanced FE methods have today many advantages compared to the traditional LE methods that are applied in slope stability evaluations. ...

<p>In this paper some limit equilibrium methods of slices are reviewed. Also, a general limit equilibrium method of slices is introduced (Furuya, 1986) and is examined by comparing with the Morgenstern &amp; Price and the Spencer methods. The moment equation ...

The equations of statical equilibrium and the failure criterion for the soil are insufficient to render a slope stability analysis determinate. Generally, the problem is resolved by making assumptions regarding the interslice forces. Calculated safety factors ...

Evaluation of limit equilibrium methods with emphasis on factor of safety calculation, slip surface, interslice force function.

The calculation of the lateral earth force using the limit equilibrium method of slices is an indeterminate problem. An assumption regarding the direction or the magnitude of certain forces, or the position of the line of thrust can be used to render the problem ...