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Method of Slices
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M-P Method
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Example 3i
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The program allows the user to specify line loads, pressure loads, and to automatically calculate the boundary pressures due to a submerged slope.
To apply a line load, specify the X-coordinate of the point of application, the inclination with respect to vertical, and the magnitude of the load as shown in Figure 11(a).
To apply an arbitrary pressure, specify the X-coordinates of two points and the pressures at these points as shown in Figure 11(b). The pressure acts normally to the ground surface. There are no restrictions placed on the X-coordinates of the pressures, and in fact pressures can overlap if desired. However, better accuracy will be obtained if individual pressures do not extend over breaks in slope.
The pressures due to submergence of the slope may be calculated by inputting a single value which corresponds to the Y-coordinate of the water level outside the slope as shown in Figure 11(c). The density of this fluid may be specified other than that of water if desired.
Figure 11 Specification of boundary forces and pressures for TSLOPE.
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