15.24 The following parameters are given for a slope with steady-state seepage: Slope angle: 3H:1V, ' = 24°, c' = 27 kN/m², y = 17.5 kN/m², H = 18 m, and r, = 0.25. Determine the factor of safety, F,, using a. Spencer's solution (Figure 15.35) b. Michalowski's solution (Figure 15.36)
15.24 The following parameters are given for a slope with steady-state seepage: Slope angle: 3H:1V, ' = 24°, c' = 27 kN/m², y = 17.5 kN/m², H = 18 m, and r, = 0.25. Determine the factor of safety, F,, using a. Spencer's solution (Figure 15.35) b. Michalowski's solution (Figure 15.36)
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Transcribed Image Text:15.24 The following parameters are given for a slope with steady-state seepage: Slope
angle: 3H:1V, o' = 24°, c' = 27 kN/m², y = 17.5 kN/m’, H = 18 m, and
r, = 0.25. Determine the factor of safety, F, using
a. Spencer's solution (Figure 15.35)
b. Michalowski's solution (Figure 15.36)

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