Stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays

This paper presents results of stability and deformation analysis of several, failed embankment case histories founded on soft clay. Different methods of limit equilibrium analysis (Fellenius, Bishop, Janbu and Spencer) adopted in computer program SLOPE/W were used to calculate the Factor of Safety...

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Main Authors: Jitno, Hendra, Gofar, Nurly
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Language:English
Published: Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM 2005
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description This paper presents results of stability and deformation analysis of several, failed embankment case histories founded on soft clay. Different methods of limit equilibrium analysis (Fellenius, Bishop, Janbu and Spencer) adopted in computer program SLOPE/W were used to calculate the Factor of Safety of each embankment. A continuum approach utilising a finite difference computer program FLAG was also used to calculate the Factor of Safety and study the deformation behaviour of the embankment. The results obtained using both methods were compared with observations. The effect of analysis methods, variation of shear strength parameters of both fill and foundation soils on the Factor of Safety were also discussed. The variation of soil strength is a dominant factor in the slope stability analysis. The limit equilibrium method which satisfies both force and moment equilibrium give better prediction on the stability of the slope.
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spelling utm-82732010-08-18T05:33:56Z http://eprints.utm.my/8273/ Stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays Jitno, Hendra Gofar, Nurly TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) This paper presents results of stability and deformation analysis of several, failed embankment case histories founded on soft clay. Different methods of limit equilibrium analysis (Fellenius, Bishop, Janbu and Spencer) adopted in computer program SLOPE/W were used to calculate the Factor of Safety of each embankment. A continuum approach utilising a finite difference computer program FLAG was also used to calculate the Factor of Safety and study the deformation behaviour of the embankment. The results obtained using both methods were compared with observations. The effect of analysis methods, variation of shear strength parameters of both fill and foundation soils on the Factor of Safety were also discussed. The variation of soil strength is a dominant factor in the slope stability analysis. The limit equilibrium method which satisfies both force and moment equilibrium give better prediction on the stability of the slope. Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM 2005-06 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/8273/1/HendraJitno2005_StabilityAndDeformationAnalysis.PDF Jitno, Hendra and Gofar, Nurly (2005) Stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays. Jurnal Kejuruteraan Awam, 17 (1). pp. 1-12. ISSN 0128-0147 http://web.utm.my/ipasa/images/stories/MJCE/2005/
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Jitno, Hendra
Gofar, Nurly
Stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays
title Stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays
title_full Stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays
title_fullStr Stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays
title_full_unstemmed Stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays
title_short Stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays
title_sort stability and deformation analysis of failed embankments founded on soft clays
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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