2. A cut is to be made in a soil that has γ = 17 kN/m3, c = 40 kPa, φ = 20°. The side of the cut slope will make an angle of 25° with the horizontal. Using a factor of safety of 2.0. a. Determine the stability number. b. Determine the stability factor. c. Determine the depth of the cut slope.

2. A cut is to be made in a soil that has γ = 17 kN/m3, c = 40 kPa, φ = 20°. The side of the cut slope will make an angle of 25° with the horizontal. Using a factor of safety of 2.0. a. Determine the stability number. b. Determine the stability factor. c. Determine the depth of the cut slope.

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