1: An embankment is to be constructed by making use of sandy clay having the following properties: c' = 35 kN/m², o' = 25° and y= 19.5 kN/m³. The height of the embankment is 20 m with a slope of 30° with the horizontal as shown in below Figure. Estimate the factor of safety by the method of slices for the trial circle shown in the figure. 20 m ZA 25° 30° 35° c'= 35 kN/m² o'= 25° Y= 19.5 kN/m³ 25 m WAS WA

1: An embankment is to be constructed by making use of sandy clay having the following properties: c' = 35 kN/m², o' = 25° and y= 19.5 kN/m³. The height of the embankment is 20 m with a slope of 30° with the horizontal as shown in below Figure. Estimate the factor of safety by the method of slices for the trial circle shown in the figure. 20 m ZA 25° 30° 35° c'= 35 kN/m² o'= 25° Y= 19.5 kN/m³ 25 m WAS WA

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Chapter13: Slope Stability

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