Using . =0 analysis and assuming planar failure as shown, the minimum factor of safety against shear failure of a vertical cut of height 4 m in a pure clay having c =120 kN/m² and Ya = 20 kN/m³ is sat 4 m Potential failure plane

Using . =0 analysis and assuming planar failure as shown, the minimum factor of safety against shear failure of a vertical cut of height 4 m in a pure clay having c =120 kN/m² and Ya = 20 kN/m³ is sat 4 m Potential failure plane

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Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.21P

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Groundwater Flow

The term groundwater refers to the water which is found beneath the earth's surface. Pores present in the soil and rocks with fractures make a passage for rainwater to enter the earth's surface and deposit as groundwater. The flow nature and direction of groundwater under the earth's surface directly impacts the strength and compressibility of the soil, which reflects its ability to support structural loads.

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Using 4, =0 analysis and assuming
planar failure as shown, the minimum
factor of safety against shear failure of a
vertical cut of height 4 m in a pure clay
having c, =120 kN/m² and
Ysa = 20 kN/m' is
4 m
Potential failure
plane

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