Calculating the Bearing Capacity of Foundations near Slopes Based on the Limit Equilibrium and Limit Analysis Methods
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Analysis of the Basic Influencing Factors of Foundations near Slopes
2.1. Finite Element Modeling
2.2. Finite Element Model Test
2.3. Analysis of Test Results
3. Formula Derivation
3.1. Basic Assumptions
3.2. Deriving a Solution to the Isolation Body Bearing Capacity Equation
4. Application Examples and Comparative Validation
4.1. Case Studies
4.2. Comparative Numerical Analysis
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Parameter Name | Capacity γ/(kN∙m−3) | Modulus of Elasticity E/(kpa) | Poisson’s Ratio | Tensile Strength σt/(kpa) | Angle of Internal Friction φ/(°) | Cohesive Force c/(kpa) |
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Numerical value | 19 | 50,000 | 0.38 | 5 | 15 | 50 |
Considerations | Numerical Value | |||||||||||
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λ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
η/(°) | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 |
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Ye, M.; Tang, H. Calculating the Bearing Capacity of Foundations near Slopes Based on the Limit Equilibrium and Limit Analysis Methods. Buildings 2025, 15, 1106. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071106
Ye M, Tang H. Calculating the Bearing Capacity of Foundations near Slopes Based on the Limit Equilibrium and Limit Analysis Methods. Buildings. 2025; 15(7):1106. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071106
Chicago/Turabian StyleYe, Mulang, and Hua Tang. 2025. "Calculating the Bearing Capacity of Foundations near Slopes Based on the Limit Equilibrium and Limit Analysis Methods" Buildings 15, no. 7: 1106. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071106
APA StyleYe, M., & Tang, H. (2025). Calculating the Bearing Capacity of Foundations near Slopes Based on the Limit Equilibrium and Limit Analysis Methods. Buildings, 15(7), 1106. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071106