The slope stability module in Visual Slope is developed using the widely accepted limit equilibrium theory. In addition, Visual Slope V7 integrates the finite element method (FEM) for more precise analysis and results.
Soil nails and anchors are commonly used to reinforce failing soil, rock, or mixed slopes. Visual Slope can be utilized not only for the evaluation of stabilized slopes but also for the design of wall facings.
Reinforced slopes with geosynthetics are frequently adopted for various engineering projects. Visual Slope offers detailed analysis of safety factors, reinforcement capacity for each layer, and failure mechanisms.
Seismic, rapid dropdown conditions can be considered. Monte Carlo analysis for risk assessment is also available.
Janbu, Spencer, Morgenstern-Price and FEA methods can be used. Strength reduction along failure surfaces can also be simulated.
Composite failure surfaces can be applied to landfill, soil sliding over rock top projects and many other cases.
Slope stability analyses for slopes under seepage pressure, after rainfall can be performed.
Visual Slope determines the reinforcement according to the potential failure surface. Facing design can also be performed.
Visual Slope can provide both circular failure and directly sliding failure analyzing methods for reinforced slope designs.
