Research Article

Analytical Analysis of Infinite Heterogeneous Slope Stability considering Suction Influence

Table 2

Parameters for water retention behavior.

Soil typeMatric suction at inflection point (kPa)Residual suction (kPa)Fitting parameter (-)

Sandy soil1101
Fine-grained soil101001.8
Clays10010002.2
Extremely fine-grained soil1000100002.5