Calculate the safety factor with the following conditions in a rock slope, likewise this slope requires a long-term static SF project equivalent to 2 based on the RCCDMX. Zw H 01 a 02 Rock mass properties: -Cohesion =3.3 T/m2; Internal friction angle = -ymat = 3.8 T/m3; b=3m ; B=6m; a=60° - 01=45° ; 0=72° ; Zw=4m; Ax=12 m2 35°

Calculate the safety factor with the following conditions in a rock slope, likewise this slope requires a long-term static SF project equivalent to 2 based on the RCCDMX. Zw H 01 a 02 Rock mass properties: -Cohesion =3.3 T/m2; Internal friction angle = -ymat = 3.8 T/m3; b=3m ; B=6m; a=60° - 01=45° ; 0=72° ; Zw=4m; Ax=12 m2 35°

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter15: Slope Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15.32P

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