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Worst-case spatial correlation length in probabilistic slope stability analysis.
- Source :
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Géotechnique . Jan2019, Vol. 69 Issue 1, p85-88. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This note investigates the reliability of undrained slopes by the random finite-element method. The focus of this note is on the worst-case spatial correlation length, namely the correlation length at which the probability of slope failure reaches a maximum. It is shown that the worst-case phenomenon is most pronounced when the mean factor of safety is relatively low or the coefficient of variation is relatively high. Knowledge of the worst-case spatial correlation length is valuable, as it can be employed for conservative design in the absence of substantial soil field data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SLOPE stability
*SHEAR strength
*GEOTECHNICAL engineering
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00168505
- Volume :
- 69
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Géotechnique
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133524622
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1680/jgeot.17.T.050