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What is the depth factor in Taylor's stability analysis if the depth of hard stratum below toe is 5m and height of slope above toe is 10 m?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter13: Slope Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13.10P

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What is the depth factor in Taylor's stability
analysis if the depth of hard stratum below
toe is 5m and height of slope above toe is 10
m?

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