Simple Slope Example with Tension Crack
In this example, a tension crack zone is added. A suitable tension crack depth D is required and it can be estimated from the following equations [Craig (1997)]:
D= 2*c/(γ √Κα) , Κα= (1 - sinφ)/( 1 + sinφ)
Table C.1: Material Properties
Figure 1- Model of the problem
Note : Referee Factor of Safety = 1.65 [Giam]
Figure 2 – BISHOP - Normal model solution
Figure 3 – BISHOP - Reversed model solution
Figure 4 – Morgenstern-Price - Normal model solution
Figure 5 – Morgenstern-Price – Reversed model solution
