slope stability
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IITG Lecture on slope stabilityTRANSCRIPT
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2 2 STABILITY OF EARTH
CE 303 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - II
2.2. STABILITY OF EARTH–SLOPES
by
Dr. T. Venkata Bharat, Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Civil EngineeringIIT Guwahati Guwahati 781039IIT Guwahati, Guwahati-781039
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METHODS OF STABILITY ANALYSIS
Limit Equilibrium Method (choice of analysis here!)
based on equilibrium of forces
requires knowledge of statics
soil is considered to be on the verge of failure
Limit Analysis based on PlasticityLimit Analysis based on Plasticity
based on equilibrium of stresses
requires numerical methods
generally, analysis is done using software packages
such as Plaxis, Geostuido (Slope/w) etc.2
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STABILITY OF INFINITE SLOPE
Infinite slopes have dimensions that extend over great distances gas compared to their depth
The assumption of an infinite length simplifies the analysis considerably.A i i f i fi i l i A representative section of infinite slope is considered in the figure.In order to use LEM for the analysis the failure In order to use LEM for the analysis, the failure mechanism should be postulated first.It is reasonable to assume that failure occurs on a
3plane parallel to slope.
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STABILITY OF INFINITE SLOPE …A slice of soil is considered between the surface of the slope and the assumed slip plane as shown in p p pfigure in the previous slide.
Draw free-body diagram of forces acting on this slice and then formulate equilibrium equations.
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STABILITY OF INFINITE SLOPE …The factor of safety (F) of a slope is defined as the ratio of the available shear strength of the soil (τf) g ( f)to the minimum shear strength to maintain stability (mobilized strength, τm
where fFττ
=tanf nτ σ φ′ ′=
S
for Effective Stress Analysis (ESA)
for Total Stress
Case – I: ESA without the effect of seepage forces
mτf uSτ = Analysis (TSA)
α φ′=tantan
Fφα
′=
at limit-equilibrium
5tanα
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STABILITY OF INFINITE SLOPE …Case – II: ESA with the effect of seepage forces (Js)
L t id d t ithi th lidi Let us now consider groundwater within the sliding mass and assume that the seepage is parallel to the slope. The seepage force is given by
from Staticsfrom Statics,
At limit equilibrium,6
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STABILITY OF INFINITE SLOPE …Case – III: TSA
Th h t th li l f TSA iThe shear stress on the slip plane for a TSA is
The factor of safety F for TSA is given by:
At limit equilibrium,
Critical value of z occurs at:7
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INFINITE SLOPES – SALIENT POINTS
The maximum stable slope in a coarse-grained soil, in the absence of seepage, is equal to the , p g , qfriction angle of the soil.
The maximum stable slope in a coarse-grained soil, in presence of seepage, is roughly half of the friction angle of the soil.
The critical slope angle in fine-grained soils is 45°and the critical depth is equal to the depth of the tension cracks 2su/γ.tension cracks 2su/γ.
Infinite slope mechanism is usually not observed for fine-grained soils. For such soils, rotational g ,failure mechanism is more common. 8
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INFINITE SLOPE – AN EXAMPLE
Dry sand is to be dumped from a truck on the side of a roadway. The properties of the sand are φ’ = y p p φ30°, γ = 17 kN/m3 and γsat = 17.5 kN/m3. Determine the maximum slope angle of the sand in (a) the dry state (b) the saturated state without (a) the dry state, (b) the saturated state, without seepage and (c) the saturated state if groundwater is present and seepage occurs parallel to the slope
d h f h l Wh i h f l towards the toe of the slope. What is the safe slope in the dry state for a factor of safety of 1.25?
(will be solved in the class)
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ROTATIONAL SLOPE FAILURE
Slopes made up of homogenous fine-grained homogenous fine grained soils have been observed to fail through a rotational f il h ifailure mechanism.
The failure surface is assumed to be circular (top assumed to be circular (top right) or noncircular (bottom right).
The analysis also takes into account the presence of a
h i f i hi h phreatic surface within the sliding mass.
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STABILITY ANALYSIS OF A ROTATIONAL FAILURE
A free-body diagram of the assumed circular mechanism would show the weight (W) of the soil g ( )within the sliding mass acting at the centre of mass.
If seepage is present, the seepage forces (Js) would be present.
The forces resisting the clockwise rotation of the sliding mass are the shear forces mobilized by the soil along the circular slip surface.the soil along the circular slip surface.
We must now use statics to determine whether the disturbing moments created by W and Js exceed g y sthe restoring moment provided by the soil. 11
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φu = 0 Analysisφu y
Q (kN)
dQdw
c L ru ac L rF
Wd=
u ac L rF
Wd Qd=
+u ac L r
FWd P d
=+
u ac L rF
Wd Qd P d=
+ + 12QWd Qd+ w wWd P d+ Q w wWd Qd P d+ +Presence of load, Q Presence of crack Presence of load and crack
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FRICTION-CIRCLE METHOD
Considered forces:Weight of soil mass in Weight of soil mass in failure zone, W
Sum of cohesive forces ti ll l t h d acting parallel to chord
AB, Cm
The resultant of frictional forces, R
Factor of safety ti i b d equation is based on:
tanfm
cF F F
τ σ φτ′ ′
= = +13cF F Fφ
such that F = Fc = Fφ
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FRICTION-CIRCLE METHOD…Important relations
( )Ch d L thc
C ( )Arc Length tanφ′
Procedure:
( )Chord Lengthm ABc
CF
= × ( )( )Arc Length
Chord Lengthm
ABC
AB
L r= × tanFφ
φψ =
Assume a failure plane such as ABDAObtain the weight of soil mass, W, in the failure zone by graphical techniquesFind the direction (parallel to chord AB) and distance of Cm from center, OAssume Fφ and draw friction circle with radius r×SinψFind the direction of R (passes through intersection of W and Cm, and runs tangent to φ-circle)Draw force polygon and find the magnitude of Cm
Obtain Fc and compare with assumed Fφ
Change the value of Fφ and repeat the procedure till Fc = Fφ
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METHOD OF SLICES
One approach that is commonly used to analyze rotational failure is to divide the sliding mass into gan arbitrary number of vertical slices and then sum the forces and moments of each slice.
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METHOD OF SLICES…Of course, the larger the number of slices, the better the accuracy of our solution.y
However, dividing the sliding mass into a number of vertical slices poses new problems.
We now have to account for the internal or interfacial forces between two adjacent slices.
Let’s now attempt to draw a free-body diagram of an arbitrary vertical slice and examine the f i hi liforces acting on this slice.
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FORCES ACTING ON A VERTICAL SLICE
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METHOD OF SLICES – KNOWN QUANTITIESQ
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METHOD OF SLICES – UNKNOWN QUANTITIESQ
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METHOD OF SLICES…If there are n slices, we have to obtain the values of 6n-1 parameters.p
However, we only have 4n number of equations.
That leaves us with 2n 1 unknownsThat leaves us with 2n-1 unknowns.
Therefore, the problem is statically indeterminateindeterminate.
For example, if there are 10 slices, we’ll have 6x10-1=59 unknowns but only 10x4=40 equations1 59 unknowns but only 10x4 40 equations.
Therefore, in order to obtain a solution, we have to make certain simplifying assumptions or use an a e ce ta s p y g assu pt o s o use a iterative method 20
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METHOD OF SLICES…Several solution methods have been developed depending on the assumptions made about the p g punknown parameters and which equilibrium condition (force, moment or both) have been satisfiedsatisfied.
Tables on the next two pages provide a summary of methods that have been proposedmethods that have been proposed.
Computer programs (such as SLOPE/W or XSTABL) are available for all the methods listedXSTABL) are available for all the methods listedin the table.
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SWEDISH CIRCLE METHOD
Forces acting on a slice:Weight of soil massWeight of soil mass
Cohesive forces (C) in the opposite to the direction of
b bl d probable wedge movement
Reaction (R) at the base inclined at φ to the normal, inclined at φ to the normal, assuming slippage is imminent
Assumptions:The interslice reaction forces are equal and opposite
Sh f h i li d b 22Shear forces at the inter-slice are assumed to be zero
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SWEDISH CIRCLE METHOD …Factor of safety:
n
1
sec cos tann
j j jj
n
cb WF
α α φ=
⎡ ⎤+⎣ ⎦=
⎡ ⎤
∑
∑1
sinj jj
W α=
⎡ ⎤⎣ ⎦∑
It may be noted that the tangential component, Tj, and base angle, αj, may be negative for few slices
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SWEDISH CIRCLE METHOD …
N and T curves:
NN A γ= ×∑
TT A γ= ×∑
where AN and AT are areas of N- and T- diagrams, respectively24
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RIGOROUS METHODS
Bishop's Simplified
J b ' Si lifi d Janbu's Simplified
Janbu's Generalized
Spencer
Morgenstern-Price
General Limit Equilibrium (GLE)
Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers
Lowe-Karafiath25
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BISHOP’S SIMPLIFIED
The effect of forces acting on the sides of the individual slices are taken into account
Disregards the shear forces on the inter-slices (X1 = X2 = 0)
Method satisfies moment equilibrium and vertical force equilibrium
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BISHOP’S SIMPLIFIED …Factor of Safety:
1n
⎡ ⎤( )1
1tan
i
j j j jj
n
c b W ubm
FW
α
φ=
⎡ ⎤′ ′+ −⎣ ⎦=
⎡ ⎤
∑
∑1
sinj jj
W α=
⎡ ⎤⎣ ⎦∑
where
A F b th th id it ti h i i d
( )1 tan tan cosm Fα φ α α′= +
As F appears on both the sides, iterative approach is required by assuming the F and finding the value. The assumed value is compared against the computed.
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INTERSLICE FORCES
Interslice shear forces are required to calculate the normal force at the base of each slice.
The interslice shear force (Xi) is computed as a percentage of the interslice normal force (Ei) according to the following empirical equation proposed by g p q p p yMorgenstern and Price (1965):
where:λ = the percentage (in decimal form) of the function used and used, and f(x) = interslice force function representing the relative direction of the resultant interslice force
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VARIOUS INTERSLICE FORCE FUNCTIONS
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METHODS OF SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS
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ASSUMPTIONS IN VARIOUS METHODS
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COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT METHODS
32Provided in the “Additional_read” folder in CE303 dropbox link
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DESIGN CHARTS
Slope stability analysis based on design charts is useful
for preliminary analysisfor rapid means of checking the results of detailed analysesanalysesto compare alternates that can later be examined by rigorous analysisto determine the approximate value of the F as it allows some quality control check for the subsequent computer-generated solutionsTo back-calculate strength values for failed slopes to aid in planning remedial measures
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DESIGN CHARTS…Taylor’s chart (1948)Bishop & Morgenstern (1960)Bishop & Morgenstern (1960)Spencer (1967)Janbu (1968)( )Hunter & Schuster (1968)Chen & Giger (1971)O’Connor & Mitchell (1977)Cousins (1978)Ch l & S ( 98 )Charles & Soares (1984)Barnes (1991)
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DESIGN CHARTS…Taylor’s chart (1948)Bishop & Morgenstern (1960)Bishop & Morgenstern (1960)Spencer (1967)Janbu (1968)( )Hunter & Schuster (1968)Chen & Giger (1971)O’Connor & Mitchell (1977)Cousins (1978)Ch l & S ( 98 )Charles & Soares (1984)Barnes (1991)
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TAYLOR’S CHARTS (1948)( )Taylor’s charts provide the stability values in terms of “stability number, Sn” using friction-circle y , n gmethod
F F F= =Condition:
Analysis by these charts is valid for simple sections and homogeneous soils
cF F Fφ= =
and homogeneous soilsIn general,
failure surface passes through the toe when the slope is steepbase failure (failure extends below toe) occurs when either the slopes are flatter or/and firm stratum exists pbelow the toe 36
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TAYLOR’S CHARTS (1948)…( )
Fig. Conceptual section by Taylor
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next figure φ = 0 Analysis:94
8)TS
(19 Stability number
CH
AR
T
In terms of F.S.′ ′
LOR
’S
cd s
c cF
c N Hγ′ ′
= =
TAYL
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c'−φ' Analysis:94
8)TS
(19
In terms of F.S.c c
F′ ′
= =
CH
AR
T
Fφφ′
=
cd s
Fc N Hγ
= =
LOR
’S dφ φ
TAYL
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PROBLEM - 1
Given a soil slope with height, H = 12 m, DH = 18 m, β= 300 c = 58 kPa γ = 19 kN/m3 find = 300, c = 58 kPa, γ = 19 kN/m3, find
F of SThe distance from toe to the point where critical circle appears on the groundF of S, if there are heavy loadings outside the toe.
(solve it during the tutorial class)
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PROBLEM - 2Given a soil slope with height, H = 12 m, β = 300, c’ = 24 kPa, φ’ = 200, and γ = 19 kN/m3 What is the , φ , γ .factor of safety of the slope?
(solve it during the tutorial class)
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SPENCER’S CHARTS (1967)( )Based on solutions computed using Spencer’s method, which satisfies complete equilibrium, p q
Charts are used to determine the required slope angle for a preselected F of S
Solutions for three different pore pressure ratios, ru: 0, 0.25, 0.5.
Pore water pressure ratio (ru) is the ratio of pore water force on a slip surface to the total force due to weight of the soil and any external loadingweight of the soil and any external loading
Assumption: firm stratum is at great depth below the slope
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Developed friction: ts (1
96
Developed friction: φd = tan-1(tanφ/F)
s ch
art
ncer
’sSp
e
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PROBLEM - 3Given a slope with height H = 18 m, c’ = 9.6 kPa, φ’= 300, γ = 19.6 kN/m3, ru = 0.25, determine the , γ , u ,maximum slope angle β for F of S of 1.5.
( l i d i h i l l )(solve it during the tutorial class)
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PROBLEM FOR ASSIGNMENT - 1 Given a soil slope with height, H = 12 m, β = 300, c’ = 24 kPa, φ’ = 200, and γ = 19 kN/m3 find the factor , φ , γ ,of safety of the slope using the following methods:
φu = 0 analysis
Friction-circle method
Swedish circle method
Bishop’s simplified method
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