**** A 45° slope as shown in figure has been excavated to a depth of 6 m in a saturated clay having the following properties: Cu = 50 kN/m², Pu = 0° and y = 19 kN/m3 %3D %3D Determine the factor of safety. [Take area of wedge = 39 a i itili t

**** A 45° slope as shown in figure has been excavated to a depth of 6 m in a saturated clay having the following properties: Cu = 50 kN/m², Pu = 0° and y = 19 kN/m3 %3D %3D Determine the factor of safety. [Take area of wedge = 39 a i itili t

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Chapter13: Slope Stability

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A 45° slope as shown in figure has been excavated to a
depth of 6 m in a saturated clay having the following
properties:
Cy = 50 kN/m², Pu = 0° and y = 19 kN/m3
%3D
Determine the factor of safety. [Take area of wedge = 39

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