EBK PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
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Author: SOBHAN
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.6P
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Find the maximum height (H) of the slope.
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Given an infinite slope with the following properties: γ = 17 kN/m3, H = 5 m, β = 34°, φ = 25° and c = 20 kPa.
a. Determine the normal stress.
b. Determine the shear stress.
c. Determine the factor of safety.
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A cut slope was excavated in a saturated clay. The slope made an angle of 39.55 degree with the horizontal. Slope failure occurred when the cut reached a depth of 6 m. Previous soil explorations showed that a rock layer was located at a depth of 10 m below the ground surface. Assuming an undrained condition and γsat = 18 kN/m3, Analyze the following.
a. undrained cohesion of the clay.b. nature of the critical circle?c. With reference to the toe of the slope, at what distance did the surface of sliding intersect the bottom of the excavation?
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