ABSTRACT
Soil slopes can be natural or constructed. The stability of a slope depends on the internal shear strength of the soil being sufficient to overcome driving forces. Driving forces are due to the soil self-weight as well as boundary loads. Slope stability analysis can be performed using many methods, including slice methods (such as the methods of Bishop and Spencer), the finite element method, and the finite element limit analysis method. An example of slope stability analysis using the Bishop method and the computer software STABL is provided.
