F.E.M. Program FEA Slope
FEA Slope is an outstanding program for slope stability analysis based on a sophisticated Finite Elements geotechnical analysis, developed entirely within Fincon Consulting Italia SRL.
FEA Slope is placed in a unique position in the panorama of slope stability algorithms.
The slope is modeled in eight-noded two-dimensional elements, each carrying peculiar geometric and geotechnical characteristics.
Geotechnical characteristics are defined in terms of cohesion, internal friction, dilation, Poisson’s ratio and Young's modulus. In case of presence of rock masses, the Hoek-Brown approach can be utilized for materials’ description.
The geotechnical model of the soil at failure is depicted by a non-associated type function of collapse, according to the theory of visco-plasticity.
FEA Slope is placed in a unique position in the panorama of slope stability algorithms.
The slope is modeled in eight-noded two-dimensional elements, each carrying peculiar geometric and geotechnical characteristics.
Geotechnical characteristics are defined in terms of cohesion, internal friction, dilation, Poisson’s ratio and Young's modulus. In case of presence of rock masses, the Hoek-Brown approach can be utilized for materials’ description.
The geotechnical model of the soil at failure is depicted by a non-associated type function of collapse, according to the theory of visco-plasticity.
The geotechnical analysis at failure is performed according to Mohr - Coulomb's generalized criterion, providing a wide set of important output data such as:
• the safety coefficient against the slope failure;
• the exact geometry of the failure motion, with precise reconstruction of the slip surface (as a complex and non-aprioristic linear / circular path);
• the possibility of predicting soil’s movements precisely, with the possibility of a qualitative / quantitative check on site by means of geotechnical instruments (inclinometers, settlement gauges);
• a representation of the collapse function according to Mohr - Coulomb's criterion, with the identification of soil masses subject to instability yet in the early stages of the failure process.
The geometry of the slope is defined by friendly-assisted input, defining single quadrangular elements as well as entire nets of similar finite elements.
Groundwater conditions are introduced, accounting for soil saturation, introducing both total and effective stresses in problem’s solution.
Seismic analyses are enabled according to the latest theories and building codes’ prescriptions, considering the simultaneous presence of both horizontal and vertical acceleration fields, the latter being directed either in downwards and upwards direction.
• the safety coefficient against the slope failure;
• the exact geometry of the failure motion, with precise reconstruction of the slip surface (as a complex and non-aprioristic linear / circular path);
• the possibility of predicting soil’s movements precisely, with the possibility of a qualitative / quantitative check on site by means of geotechnical instruments (inclinometers, settlement gauges);
• a representation of the collapse function according to Mohr - Coulomb's criterion, with the identification of soil masses subject to instability yet in the early stages of the failure process.
The geometry of the slope is defined by friendly-assisted input, defining single quadrangular elements as well as entire nets of similar finite elements.
Groundwater conditions are introduced, accounting for soil saturation, introducing both total and effective stresses in problem’s solution.
Seismic analyses are enabled according to the latest theories and building codes’ prescriptions, considering the simultaneous presence of both horizontal and vertical acceleration fields, the latter being directed either in downwards and upwards direction.
