Abstract
Finite element limit analysis was employed to determine the upper and lower bound solutions of the active failure of a planar trapdoor in non-homogeneous clays that have a linear increase of strength with depth. Influences of cover ratio, dimensionless strength gradient and trapdoor roughness on predicted failure mechanisms and stability factors were determined. In all cases, the exact stability factors were accurately bracketed by computed bound solutions within 1%. Accurate closed-form equations to predict the exact estimates of stability factors, trapdoor pressure and factor of safety using the new proposed factors for the cohesion and strength gradient are presented.
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