15.1 Refer to the infinite slope shown in Figure 15.47. Given: B = 25°, y= 17.8 KN/m', d' = 28", and c' = 31 kN/m?. Find the height, H, such that a factor of safety, F,, of 2.75 is maintained against sliding along the soil-rock interface.

15.1 Refer to the infinite slope shown in Figure 15.47. Given: B = 25°, y= 17.8 KN/m', d' = 28", and c' = 31 kN/m?. Find the height, H, such that a factor of safety, F,, of 2.75 is maintained against sliding along the soil-rock interface.

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15.1
Refer to the infinite slope shown in Figure 15.47. Given: B = 25°, y =
17.8 KN/m', d' = 28", and c' = 31 kN/m?. Find the height, H, such that a factor
of safety, F,, of 2.75 is maintained against sliding along the soil-rock interface.

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