A soil is used in the construction of an infinitely long slope of angle 45° and critical height 6 m. The cohesion and dry unit weight of soil is 21 kPa and 18 kN/m3, respectively. Calculate the required internal friction angle of the soil.

A soil is used in the construction of an infinitely long slope of angle 45° and critical height 6 m. The cohesion and dry unit weight of soil is 21 kPa and 18 kN/m3, respectively. Calculate the required internal friction angle of the soil.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter13: Slope Stability

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A soil is used in the construction of an infinitely long slope of angle 45° and critical height 6 m. The cohesion and dry unit weight of soil is 21 kPa and 18 kN/m³, respectively. Calculate the required internal friction angle of the soil.

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