Research Article

On the Location of Multiple Failure Slip Surfaces in Slope Stability Problems Using the Meshless SPH Algorithm

Table 1

Summary of model parameters in FEM, FDM, and LEM.

Method(kN/m3)C(kPa)(degree)E (kPa)μ(degree)

LEM20530NANANA
FEM205301000000.30
FDM205301000000.30

Note. γ= unit weight, c = cohesion, φ = internal friction angle, E = elastic modulus, μ = Poisson ratio, δ = dilation angle, and NA = not applicable.