Example 13.1An infinite slope is shown in Figure 13.4. The shear strength parametersat the interface of soil and rock are as follows: c = 18 kN/m², ' = 25°.a. If H-8 m and 3 = 20°, find the factor of safety against sliding onthe rock surface.b. If 3= 30°, find the height, H, for which F,-1.FIG. 13.4#1Density.p1500 kgRock(iv

The shear strength parameters at the interface of soil and rock are c'=18 kN/m2ϕ'=25oDensity,…

An infinite slope is shown in Figure 13.4. The shear strength parameters at the interface of soil and rock are as follows: c'= 18 kN/m², d' = 25°. a. If H-8 m and 3-20°, find the factor of safety against sliding on the rock surface. b. If ß-30°, find the height, H, for which F,- 1.

An infinite slope is shown in Figure 13.4. The shear strength parameters at the interface of soil and rock are as follows: c'= 18 kN/m², d' = 25°. a. If H-8 m and 3-20°, find the factor of safety against sliding on the rock surface. b. If ß-30°, find the height, H, for which F,- 1.

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Example 13.1
An infinite slope is shown in Figure 13.4. The shear strength parameters
at the interface of soil and rock are as follows: c = 18 kN/m², ' = 25°.
a. If H-8 m and 3 = 20°, find the factor of safety against sliding on
the rock surface.
b. If 3= 30°, find the height, H, for which F,-1.
FIG. 13.4
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Density.p1500 kg
Rock
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