Abstract

The slope stability analysis is routinely performed by engineers to evaluate the stability of embankment dams, road embankments, river training works, excavations and retaining walls. To ensure the geotechnical safety of the dam, the slope of embankment must be correctly designed and constructed. In this work, by applying the modified method of Bishop, an attempt was made to construct sets of nomgrams for the calculation of the safety factor of homogeneous earth dams under long term stability, which  allow  the  user  to  get  the optimal  safety  factor  of  the  dam, immediately, according the material classification and the parameters of design, height and slope.

Key words: Nomograms, safety factor, homogeneous earth dams