FAILURE MECHANISM OF A SLOPE SUPPORTING AN OVERLOAD BY THE STRESS DEVIATOR INCREASING METHOD
FAILURE MECHANISM OF A SLOPE SUPPORTING AN OVERLOAD BY THE STRESS DEVIATOR INCREASING METHOD
ABSTRACT: Encountering an overload at the proximity of a slope is a common situation in geotechnical engineering, such as mountainous road infrastructures or structures like buildings and bridges situated near embankments. The failure of a slope due to overload is a multifaceted process that depends on various factors. The magnitude and position of the surcharge relative to the slope's edge significantly affect its behavior, potentially transitioning the issue from slope stability to a concern regarding shallow foundation bearing capacity. To analyze the failure mechanism of a uniform slope subjected to an overload, the Stress Deviator Increasing Method (SDIM) is employed. Unlike the Strength Reduction Method (SRM), SDIM enables stability assessment using the actual soil strength parameters, thereby maintaining the integrity of the safety factor definition.
Djillali Amar Boouzid; Lamia Medjitna
18th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ARCSMGE2024)
Slopes, embankment and retaining
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