Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm Coupled with Finite Element Limit Equilibrium Method for Geotechnical Practices

Table 1

Factors of safety by the LEM, SSRM and FELEM.

Methods	Slope inclination
	30°	35°	40°	45°	50°
FELEM	1.408	1.287	1.178	1.075	1.007
SSRM	1.390	1.260	1.150	1.070	1.000
LEM	1.392	1.260	1.152	1.063	0.985