In English: Slope stability analysis for beginners

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Beginner's seminar: Slope failure analyses

This seminar consists of 2 half-day modules.

The basics of slope failure analyses according to DIN 4084, EC 7/DIN 1054 and the functionalities of the program GGU-STABILITY are explained.

Using practical examples, various embankment systems are converted into calculation models and analysed.

The following contents are covered:

• Limit state - mechanics - kinematics (basics)
• Failure mechanisms, circular and polygonal failure/slip bodies
• Actions E (dead and live loads, tension members, water pressure)
• Resistances R (soil properties)
• Basic functions and program settings
• System structure with the definition of soil stratification, soil properties, loads
• Simple water pressure approaches
• Slope failure analysis using slip circles (variation of centre points and of slip surface radii)
• Slope failure analysis using slip bodies (Janbu, vertical slice method and general wedge method)
• Slip body variations
• Evaluation of the calculations, utilisation factors, contours, most unfavourable slip circle, force polygon, displacement diagram
• Introduction to the functions of the integrated Mini-CAD modules

Programs:

• GGU-STABILITY

Requirements/knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of geotechnics, EC 7, DIN 4084
• Own laptop with pre-installed GGU programs
  (Training licenses are provided by us free of charge)
• A second screen, headset (headphones with microphone) and a stable internet connection with sufficient bandwidth for the video conference

Services included:

The seminar is held via our online tool GoToMeeting. The services includes:

• Access to cloud folder with training files and seminar scripts
• Training licenses for the GGU programs used