Using the graph shown in Figure 15.13, determine the height of a slope (1 vertical to 2 horizontal) in saturated clay with an undrained shear strength of 38 kN/m2 and a unit weight of 18.7 kN/m3 . The desired factor of safety against sliding is 2.5. Given: D = 1.50.

Using the graph shown in Figure 15.13, determine the height of a slope (1 vertical to 2 horizontal) in saturated clay with an undrained shear strength of 38 kN/m2 and a unit weight of 18.7 kN/m3 . The desired factor of safety against sliding is 2.5. Given: D = 1.50.

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Chapter13: Slope Stability

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