Stability Charts for Pseudostatic Stability Analysis of 3D Homogeneous Soil Slopes Using Strength Reduction Finite Element Method

Figure 15

Contours of the maximum shear strain increment with factors of safety for 3D slopes with various β values when K_h = 0, W/H = 1.0, and λ_cφ = 1.0: (a) β = 30°; (b) β = 45°; (c) β = 60°; (d) β = 75°.

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