Modified pseudo-dynamic analysis of slope considering logarithmic spiral failure surface with numerical solution

Abstract

ABSTRACT A methodology for the analysis of soil slope made up of c-ϕ soil using a modified pseudo-dynamic approach is tried to develop here. In this study, the slope is divided into a number of vertical slices and the failure surface of the slope is assumed to be logarithmic spiral. The suggested modified pseudo-dynamic approach satisfies the zero-stress boundary condition at the free ground surface and considers the damping properties of the materials. Results of the present analysis are presented in tabular form. The effects of the variation of different parameters like horizontal and vertical seismic acceleration, slope angle, soil friction angle, damping ratio, frequency ratio, cohesion and surcharge on the FOS are shown graphically. Consequently, required reinforcement strength is evaluated to ensure the safety of the slope under seismic loading conditions. The results obtained from the present method are compared with the results of the available literature and also a numerical validation of the model is given using PLAXIS 2D.