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16.9 Use Taylor's method to determine the factor of safety of the slope shown in Figure P16.9. 1 Very stiff clay FIGURE P16.9 20 kPa Your = 18 kN/m²

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter15: Slope Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15.29P

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16.9 Use Taylor's method to determine the factor of safety
of the slope shown in Figure P16.9.
1
Very stiff clay
FIGURE P16.9
$ = 20 kPa
18 kN/m²

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