Figure 2 shows a slope with an inclination of : β = 58 ͦ. If AC represents a trial failure plane inclined at an angle θ = 32 ͦ with the horizontal, determine the factor of safety against sliding for the wedge ABC. Given: H = 6 m; ɣ = 19 kN/m3, Ø =21 ͦ, and c’= 38 kN/m2

Figure 2 shows a slope with an inclination of : β = 58 ͦ. If AC represents a trial failure plane inclined at an angle θ = 32 ͦ with the horizontal, determine the factor of safety against sliding for the wedge ABC. Given: H = 6 m; ɣ = 19 kN/m3, Ø =21 ͦ, and c’= 38 kN/m2

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Chapter15: Slope Stability

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