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An infinitely long slope having a slope angle of 50° and critical height of 6.67 m is made of a soil of 21 kPa cohesion and 18 kN/m³ dry unit weight. Calculate the internal friction angle of soil.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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An infinitely long slope
having a slope angle of 50°
and critical height of 6.67 m
is made of a soil of 21 kPa
cohesion and 18 kN/m³ dry
unit weight. Calculate the
internal friction angle of soil.

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