Thanks for the sol.sir. Q.38A long slope is formed in a soil with shear strength parameter C' = 0, ' = 34°.Firm strate lies below the slope and it is assumed that water table mayoccasionally rise to the surface, with seepage taking place parallel to theslope. Use Ysat = 18 kN/m³ and Y = 10 kN/m³. maximum slope angle (indegree) to ensure the factor of safety 1.5. Assuming a potential failuresurface parallel to the slope would beW

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Q.38 A long slope is formed in a soil with shear strength parameter Firm strate lies below the slope and it is assumed that wa occasionally rise to the surface, with seepage taking place slope. Use Ysat = 18 kN/m³ and Y = 10 kN/m³. maximum degree) to ensure the factor of safety 1.5. Assuming a pc surface parallel to the slope would be

Q.38 A long slope is formed in a soil with shear strength parameter Firm strate lies below the slope and it is assumed that wa occasionally rise to the surface, with seepage taking place slope. Use Ysat = 18 kN/m³ and Y = 10 kN/m³. maximum degree) to ensure the factor of safety 1.5. Assuming a pc surface parallel to the slope would be

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