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Module I: Overview of Limit-equilibrium
Methods
for Slope Stability Analysis
Failure modes of soil and rock slopes
Limit-equilibrium methods
Overview of computer programs for limit-equilibrium analysis
Organization of analysis tools and functionalities in Slide,
Swedge and RocPlane
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Module II: Slope Stability Analysis
with Slide
Model building
Material behaviour models
Interpretation of results
Verification of models
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Module III: Advanced Features
Selection of methods for locating minimum factor of safety
Slope support and reinforcement measures
Common pitfalls in slope stability analysis
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Module IV: Groundwater Analysis
Overview of groundwater analysis
Seepage analysis using finite element method (FEM)
Permeability functions
Influence of meshes on results; mesh selection and quality
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Module V: Probabilistic and Sensitivity
analysis
Overview of basic statistical concepts and distributions
Probability of failure
Monte Carlo and Latin hypercube simulations
Sensitivity analysis
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Module VI: Continuum Modelling of Slopes
General concepts of FEM
Application of FEM to slope stabililty analysis
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Advantages of FEM
Gravity loading approach
Strength reduction approach
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Module VII: Case Studies in rock and
soils
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