Specific Objective

At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

• Classify the main types of slope movements based on their mechanisms. 
• Apply the Fellenius' and Bishop's methods to calculate safety factors (Fₛ)  for circular failure surfaces.
• Differentiate between failure types and soil conditions.
• Compare the accuracy and limitations of the Fellenius and Bishop methods.
• Evaluate the stability of natural and artificial slopes by interpreting safety factor results.