Application of Limit Analysis to Stability Problems in Soil Mechanics
Abstract
The main objective of this chapter is to investigate the stability of a soil structure using the lower and upper bound theorems of plasticity. These theorems are used to predict collapse loads where analytical solutions either do not exist or are inconsistent with the governing equations of mechanics. They are also used when the deformations of the soil structure are negligible.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 97–112
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter