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Safety-factor dataset for high embankments determined with different analytical methods.
Milena Mesa-Lavista1, José Álvarez-Pérez1, Eduardo Tejeda-Piusseaut2
1Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Facultad de Ingeniería Civil (FIC), Departamento de Estructuras, Ave. Universidad, s/n CP. 66455, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico.
Data in Brief
|September 6, 2021
Summary
This study assesses road embankment stability using limit equilibrium and finite element methods. Results provide crucial safety factors for various embankment heights, aiding in stable road construction.
Area of Science:
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Road Design
Background:
- Slope stability is critical for safe road embankment construction.
- Technical standards often recommend specific slope heights based on soil and topography.
- Accurate analysis ensures structural integrity and prevents failures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety factor of road embankments across various heights.
- To compare different analytical methods for slope stability assessment.
- To provide a dataset for future embankment modeling.
Main Methods:
- Limit equilibrium methods (Fellenius, Bishop, Janbu, Morgensten-Price).
- Finite element method (FEM) analysis.
- Simulation of five embankment heights (6m, 12m, 18m, 24m, 30m).
Main Results:
- Determined safety factors for road embankments of varying heights.
- Demonstrated the applicability of multiple methods for stability analysis.
- Generated a dataset for embankment modeling and design.
Conclusions:
- The study provides essential data for designing stable road embankments.
- Both limit equilibrium and finite element methods are viable for safety factor determination.
- The findings support informed decision-making in civil engineering projects.
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