One of the main characteristics of soils in the loess area is that they often have layers and macro-pores (including fissures), and such soils possess different infiltration characteristics from the homogeneous soils. This paper presents a study on infiltration pattern of soils with layered structure and fissures in the loess area of Northwestern China, it is part of a research project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. The goal of this study was to disclose and learn the infiltra...