ENGINEER MANUAL , Manual No. 1110-2-1902, p.205
This engineer manual (EM) provides guidance for analyzing the static stability of slopes
of earth and rock-fill dams, slopes of other types of embankments, excavated slopes, and natural slopes in
soil and soft rock. Methods for analysis of slope stability are described and are illustrated by examples in
the appendixes. Criteria are presented for strength tests, analysis conditions, and factors of safety. The
criteria in this EM are to be used with methods of stability analysis that satisfy all conditions of
equilibrium. Methods that do not satisfy all conditions of equilibrium may involve significant
inaccuracies and should be used only under the restricted conditions described herein.
Chapters:
Introduction
Design Considerations
Design Criteria
Chapter 4
Calculations and Presentations
