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"The factor of safety approach established for sliding and flotation is not appropriate for use in the evaluation of rotational modes of failure. Rotational behavior is evaluated by determining the location of the resultant of all applied forces with respect to the potential failure plane. This location can be determined through [[Static Analysis|static analysis]]. The entire base must be in compression for the usual load condition, to maintain full contact between the structure and the foundation, so there is no chance for higher uplift pressures to develop in a crack. This helps ensure linear behavior for common [[Loading Conditions|loading conditions]]. For the unusual load case, higher uplift pressures may develop in a relatively short crack, but this would cause only minor nonlinear behavior. For extreme load conditions on typical civil works projects, a shear or bearing failure will occur before overturning could occur. Therefore, the resultant is permitted to be anywhere within the base, and safety is ensured by the safety factor requirements for sliding and by the limits on allowable bearing stresses." <ref name="Small Dams">[[Design of Small Dams| Design of Small Dams (United States Bureau of Reclamation, 1987)]]</ref>
"The factor of safety approach established for sliding and flotation is not appropriate for use in the evaluation of rotational modes of failure. Rotational behavior is evaluated by determining the location of the resultant of all applied forces with respect to the potential failure plane. This location can be determined through [[Static Analysis|static analysis]]. The entire base must be in compression for the usual load condition, to maintain full contact between the structure and the foundation, so there is no chance for higher uplift pressures to develop in a crack. This helps ensure linear behavior for common [[Loading Conditions|loading conditions]]. For the unusual load case, higher uplift pressures may develop in a relatively short crack, but this would cause only minor nonlinear behavior. For extreme load conditions on typical civil works projects, a shear or bearing failure will occur before overturning could occur. Therefore, the resultant is permitted to be anywhere within the base, and safety is ensured by the safety factor requirements for sliding and by the limits on allowable bearing stresses." <ref name="2100">[[Stability Analysis of Concrete Structures (EM 1110-2-2100)|Stability Analysis of Concrete Structures (EM 1110-2-2100) (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)]]</ref>


The analysis for determination
The analysis for determination of the resultant location has historically been termed an overturning [[stability]] analysis. Technically, this is a misnomer since a foundation bearing, crushing of the structure toe, and/or a sliding failure will occur before the structure overturns. It is recommended that the term "overturning stability analysis" be replaced with "resultant location analysis". <ref name="2100"/>
of the resultant location in prior guidance has been termed an overturning [[stability]] analysis. This is a misnomer
since a foundation bearing, crushing of the structure toe, and/or a sliding failure will occur before the structure
overturns. This manual replaces the term overturning stability analysis with resultant location.  


==Best Practices Resources==
==Best Practices Resources==

Revision as of 17:57, 14 December 2022


"The factor of safety approach established for sliding and flotation is not appropriate for use in the evaluation of rotational modes of failure. Rotational behavior is evaluated by determining the location of the resultant of all applied forces with respect to the potential failure plane. This location can be determined through static analysis. The entire base must be in compression for the usual load condition, to maintain full contact between the structure and the foundation, so there is no chance for higher uplift pressures to develop in a crack. This helps ensure linear behavior for common loading conditions. For the unusual load case, higher uplift pressures may develop in a relatively short crack, but this would cause only minor nonlinear behavior. For extreme load conditions on typical civil works projects, a shear or bearing failure will occur before overturning could occur. Therefore, the resultant is permitted to be anywhere within the base, and safety is ensured by the safety factor requirements for sliding and by the limits on allowable bearing stresses." Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title

The analysis for determination of the resultant location has historically been termed an overturning stability analysis. Technically, this is a misnomer since a foundation bearing, crushing of the structure toe, and/or a sliding failure will occur before the structure overturns. It is recommended that the term "overturning stability analysis" be replaced with "resultant location analysis". Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title

Best Practices Resources

Stability Analysis of Concrete Structures (EM 1110-2-2100) (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)


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Revision Date: 12/14/2022