comparaison between analytical methods
comparaison between analytical methods
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Hello
So i was discussing with an expert on slope stability, and he stated that he uses bishop methods all the time .
When i argued that using it on transnational slides is not a good idea , he then answered that it can be viewed as a cercular failure with an infinite or very big radius .
What are your comments about this ?
So i was discussing with an expert on slope stability, and he stated that he uses bishop methods all the time .
When i argued that using it on transnational slides is not a good idea , he then answered that it can be viewed as a cercular failure with an infinite or very big radius .
What are your comments about this ?





RE: comparaison between analytical methods
That said, for practical design purposes, this is largely irrelevant -- the factor of safety you'll need to apply will cover the slight variation. The counter case would be if you need to predict a failure point (rather than just determining a safe non-failure solution). In that case, you'd want to try to pick the method best suited to your site.
I also tend towards Bishop's method -- reasonable results, and simple to implement.
RE: comparaison between analytical methods
I use Spencer's method. This is the method recommended by the USACE and is supported by many current slope stability software packages.
Mike Lambert
RE: comparaison between analytical methods
RE: comparaison between analytical methods
Its depend on the type of slope you r analyzing. Let me know type of slope and conditions please.
Meantime see following paper if you fin it interest.
https://www.academia.edu/9805623/A_new_geotechnica....
Thanks.
RE: comparaison between analytical methods
As i stated its just a general question , just an argument with an old man who believe that Bishop's method can be applied in every single case. I wasn't trying to look intelligent or something but i tested him with a delicate question : When mudflow or earthflow is initiated what kind of method should we be using ? and he stuttered for the answer was fluid mechanics :D
Thanks for the document