Probabilistic Approaches for Geotechnical Site Characterization and Slope Stability Analysis

1. Introduction
Zijun Cao, Yu Wang, Dianqing Li

2. Literature Review
Zijun Cao, Yu Wang, Dianqing Li

3. Bayesian Framework for Geotechnical Site Characterization
Zijun Cao, Yu Wang, Dianqing Li

4. Quantification of Prior Knowledge Through Subjective Probability Assessment
Zijun Cao, Yu Wang, Dianqing Li

5. Probabilistic Characterization of Young’s Modulus of Soils Using Standard Penetration Tests
Zijun Cao, Yu Wang, Dianqing Li

6. Probabilistic Site Characterization Using Cone Penetration Tests
Zijun Cao, Yu Wang, Dianqing Li

7. Practical Reliability Analysis of Slope Stability by Advanced Monte Carlo Simulations in a Spreadsheet
Zijun Cao, Yu Wang, Dianqing Li

8. Efficient Monte Carlo Simulation of Parameter Sensitivity in Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis
Zijun Cao, Yu Wang, Dianqing Li

9. Summary and Concluding Remarks
Zijun Cao, Yu Wang, Dianqing Li

Keywords: Engineering, Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics, Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Modeling