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Evaluate the FoS for the below slope, when it is underlain by a hard stratum as shown below: 1:2 H-8 m 15 m C,-40 kPa, , - 0 Y- 20 kN/m

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter15: Slope Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15.28P

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Evaluate the FoS for the below slope, when it is underlain by a hard stratum as shown below:
1:2
H-8 m
15 m
C-40 kPa, ,-0
Y= 20 kN/m
O 149
O 1.01
O 1.92
O 232

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