LimitState:GEO Application Notes

The following documents are detailed descriptions of how to use LimitState:GEO to model specific geotechnical problems.

For guidance on general modelling concepts, see the LimitState:GEO Technical Notes.

LS-G-AN0 - Setting Up and Solving Problems in LimitState:GEO

This brief application note describes the recommended procedure for setting-up and solving problems using LimitState:GEO. The methods for performing specific design checks are also covered:

Finding factor on applied load
Finding factor on strength
Checking a design to a specific code (e.g. Eurocode DA1/2)

LS-G-AN0_Setting_up_and_Solving.pdf

LS-G-AN1 - Slope Stability Analysis Worked Example

This note describes the typical steps followed in setting up and analysing a slope stability problem with LimitState:GEO. It also highlights some of the differences in approach to that adopted by the limit equilibrium method of slices.

LS-G-AN1_Slope_Stability_Analysis.pdf

LS-G-AN2 - Gabion Wall Analysis

This note describes the typical steps followed in setting up and analysing a gabion wall stability problem with LimitState:GEO. It also highlights some of the differences in approach to those adopted by commonly used limit equilibrium analysis methods.

LS-G-AN2_Gabion_Wall_Analysis.pdf LS-G-AN2_Gabion_Wall_Analysis.pdf

LS-G-AN3 - Gravity Wall Analysis

This note describes the typical steps followed in setting up and analysing a gravity wall stability problem with LimitState:GEO. It covers the key concepts of modelling soil/structure interface properties and cohesive soil/structure interface tensile strength in LimitState:GEO. It also describes the analysis of a trench excavation in front of the wall.

LS-G-AN3_Gravity_Wall_Analysis.pdf

LS-G-AN4 - Cantilever Stem Wall Analysis

This note describes the typical steps followed in setting up and analysing a cantilever stem wall stability problem with LimitState:GEO. It also highlights some of the differences in approach to those adopted by commonly used limit equilibrium analysis methods. The key concepts of modelling structural elements and application of the adequacy factor in cantilever stem wall problems are covered.

LS-G-AN4_Cantilever_Wall_Analysis.pdf

LS-G-AN5 - Footing Analysis

This note describes the typical steps followed in setting up and analysing a footing problem with LimitState:GEO. The key concepts of soil/structure interface properties and cohesive soil/structure interface tensile strength are covered. The problem is extended to investigate the effects of placing a trench near to the footing.

LS-G-AN5_Footing_Analysis.pdf

LS-G-AN6 - Reinforced Soil Analysis

This note describes the typical steps followed in setting up and analysing a reinforced soil stability problem with LimitState:GEO. The key concepts of modelling facing skin and modelling soil reinforcement are covered.

LS-G-AN6_Reinforced-Soil_Analysis.pdf

LS-G-AN8 - Slope Stability Analysis Worked Example (2)

This note provides a simple step by step description of how to set up and solve a slope stability analysis problem with layered soils and pore pressures using LimitState:GEO.

LS-G-AN8_Slope_Stability_2.pdf

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