Year
1981
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Department of Civil and Mining Engineering
Recommended Citation
Gray, P. A., Analysis of excavated clay slopes: a multi-stage finite element approach, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, Department of Civil and Mining Engineering, University of Wollongong, 1981. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/1222
Abstract
The work presented in this thesis is the result of investigations into the stability of excavated slopes in overconso I idated clay using the finite element method- The finite element method of stress analysis was chosen because it has many advantages over conventional stability analysis techniques. Conventional stability analysis techniques are described and their suitability for particular stability problems is outlined. Suggested mechanisms of slope failure are then reviewed, and in particular, attention is given to ideas concerning progressive failure in both soil and rock slopes. Some examples of progressive failure are also given.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.