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15.8 Refer to Figure 15.51. Using the soil parameters given in Problem 15.7, find th height of the slope, H, that will have a factor of safety of 2.5 against sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.

15.8 Refer to Figure 15.51. Using the soil parameters given in Problem 15.7, find th height of the slope, H, that will have a factor of safety of 2.5 against sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.

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15.7 For the finite slope shown in Figure 15.51, assume that the slope failure would occur along a plane (Culmann's assumption). Find the height of the slope for critical equilibrium. Given: B = 58°. y = 16.5 kN/m, ' = 14°, and c' = 28 kN/m?. H Figure 15.51
Transcribed Image Text:15.7 For the finite slope shown in Figure 15.51, assume that the slope failure would occur along a plane (Culmann's assumption). Find the height of the slope for critical equilibrium. Given: B = 58°. y = 16.5 kN/m, ' = 14°, and c' = 28 kN/m?. H Figure 15.51
15.8 Refer to Figure 15.51. Using the soil parameters given in Problem 15.7, find the height of the slope, H, that will have a factor of safety of 2.5 against sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.
Transcribed Image Text:15.8 Refer to Figure 15.51. Using the soil parameters given in Problem 15.7, find the height of the slope, H, that will have a factor of safety of 2.5 against sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.
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