16.8 Use Janbu's method to determine the factor of safety of the slope shown in Figure P16.8. Assume the soil above the groundwater level is saturated. Medium clay 3 m Su = 40 kPa 3 m O' = 25°. 57.5° Ysat = 18 kN/m3 S = 28 kPa $ = 20° 4 m Medium clay 5 m 55° Ysat = 18.5 kN/m³ 10 %3D 45 Firm base 14 m Stiff clay Su = 85 kPa P = 24° FIGURE P16.8

16.8 Use Janbu's method to determine the factor of safety of the slope shown in Figure P16.8. Assume the soil above the groundwater level is saturated. Medium clay 3 m Su = 40 kPa 3 m O' = 25°. 57.5° Ysat = 18 kN/m3 S = 28 kPa $ = 20° 4 m Medium clay 5 m 55° Ysat = 18.5 kN/m³ 10 %3D 45 Firm base 14 m Stiff clay Su = 85 kPa P = 24° FIGURE P16.8

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Chapter15: Slope Stability

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