Analysis process

 Computation of limit equilibrium

The computation of limit equilibrium requires the solution of 6n-1 unknowns, where n stands
for the number of blocks dividing the soil region above the potential slip surface. These are:

Ei - forces developed between blocks

Ni - normal forces acting on slip surface
Ti - shear forces acting on a slip surface
Xi - shear forces developed between blocks
zi - locations of points of applications of forces
li - locations of points of applications of forces
Kh - factor of horizontal acceleration 5n-1 equations are available for the required unknowns. In
particular, we have: