Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

Table 2 Mode of failure based on height

From: Study on the influence of slope height and angle on the factor of safety and shape of failure of slopes based on strength reduction method of analysis

Slope height (m)	Mode of failure
Slope height (m)	Sandy-clay	Clayey	Sandy
12	Toe	Toe	Slope
11	Toe	Toe	Slope
10	Toe	Toe	Slope
9	Toe	Toe	Slope
8	Toe	Toe	Slope
7	Toe	Toe	Slope
6	Toe	Toe	Slope
5	Toe	Toe	Slope
4	Toe	Base	Slope
3	Toe	Base	Toe
2	Base	Base	Toe
1	Base	Base	Toe

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