Circular Failure Mechanism | Slope Stability | Soil Mechanics

In this video we derive the factor of safety expression for a finite circular soil slope element. Undrained stability analysis is considered, as well as the effect of water and tension crack. We also briefly discuss drained stability analysis.

This video is part of the topic Slope Stability, which cover the different types of slopes, infinite slope analysis, circular slip element analysis, Swedish Method of Slices, Bishop’s Method and Taylor’s Charts. Examples are also demonstrated.