Potgieter, JeanJacobsz, Schalk Willem2019-10-222019-10-222018-07Potgieter, J. & Jacobsz, S.W. 2018, 'Finite element versus limit equilibrium methods for analysis of lateral support', Civil Engineering, vol. 2018, no. 6, pp. 42-48.1021-2010http://hdl.handle.net/2263/71925Soil-nails and anchors as means of lateral support in surface excavations require stability calculations during design. Generally, the acceptance criterion for such calculations is some arbitrary “factor of safety” (FoS).enSouth African Institution of Civil EngineeringSoil-nailsLateral supportDesignFactor of safety (FoS)Finite elementLimit equilibrium methodsArticle