The resisting force of the slope material to failure by sliding or flow along potential slip planes,is referred to as the

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The resisting force of the slope material to failure by sliding or flow along potential slip planes is known as the shear strength. Factors that affect shear strength include the internal structure and composition of the slope material, as well as external factors such as water content and weathering effects. The factor of safety is a term used to describe the ratio of shear strength to applied stresses, or the margin of safety against failure. Slip factor and friction strength are not commonly used terms in geotechnical engineering. Tensile failure point is a term that refers to the point at which a material breaks or fails under tensile (pulling) forces, and is not directly related to slope stability.

The Resisting Force of the Slope Material to Failure by Sliding