ABSTRACT
Chapter 10 discusses the stability of slopes where the primary geological structure is closely spaced and dips into the face to form a series of slabs oriented parallel to the slope face. Modes of instability include block and flexural toppling. The stability of these slopes is analysed using limit equilibrium methods (LEA) where the stability of each slab is studied to determine if it is toppling, sliding or stable. The analysis incorporates the influence of friction on the base and sides of each slab to calculate the factor of safety. The analysis can include the influence of bolting forces and water pressure.
