An infinite long slope having inclination of 26 in an area is underlain by firm cohesive soil (G=2.75 and eH0.52) There is a thin, weak layer of soil 6 m below and parallel to the sloped surface (C 25 kPa, 16 The factor of safety when slope is dry and factor of safety when ground water flow occurs parallel to slope on ground surface are and respectively.

An infinite long slope having inclination of 26 in an area is underlain by firm cohesive soil (G=2.75 and eH0.52) There is a thin, weak layer of soil 6 m below and parallel to the sloped surface (C 25 kPa, 16 The factor of safety when slope is dry and factor of safety when ground water flow occurs parallel to slope on ground surface are and respectively.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter13: Slope Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13.15P

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