Cálculo del factor de seguridad de los suelos en arcillas (taludes) en suelos parcialmente saturados y 100% saturados

Abstract

Our country is characterized by the presence of various types of geographical features, from the coast to the inter-Andean region, we can find slopes, which present a challenge for civil constructions of all kinds, their study and the determination of its stability is the end of this work. Characterizing the slopes that are rich in clay material with partial and total saturation is the motivation that has led to finding two sites that represent these conditions, slopes which will be subjected to studies to determine topographic, physical and mechanical parameters that will allow us to enter an in-depth study of limit equilibrium, which is based on determining the stability of a slope through a Safety Factor, Fs. Hock and Bray through their studies determine the relationship between cohesion, friction angle and, density of the types of soil present, All this in order to summarize the determination of the Safety Factor Fs through abaci for each type of saturation present in the slope, through laboratory practices we can determine these parameters, in addition to the use of topography to determine the lateral profile and angle of inclination of the slope. Our results will be discussed with those of the GEOestudio design program, which will also allow obtaining the FS for both cases. Using the Morgenstern-Price process, it will be able to provide results through finite iterations, In this way, it will be concluded by opting for the most suitable FS, according to current regulations.