Research Article
Jul 1981
Random Surface Generation in Stability Analysis
Authors: Ronald A. Siegel, AM.ASCE, William D. Kovacs, M.ASCE, and Charles W. Lovell, F.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107, Issue 7
Abstract
Computerized solution of the factor of safety for slope stability via limiting equilibrium analysis and the method of slices is extremely common. However, computerized failure surface generation and analysis has been limited to simple regular geometric shapes, viz., the circle. If more complex surfaces need to be examined, they are manually generated prior to computerized analysis. Computer program ST ABL (1,5), used routinely by the Indiana State Highway Commission for 5 yr, has unique searching routines which permit any failure surface shape and position to be generated and analyzed by the computer.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107 • Issue 7 • July 1981
Pages: 996 - 1002
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jul 1981
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Ronald A. Siegel, AM.ASCE
Geotechnical Engr., CH2M Hill, Boise, Idaho
William D. Kovacs, M.ASCE
Civ. Engr., National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.
Charles W. Lovell, F.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Civ. Engrg. Building, Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, Ind. 47907
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