15.9 Refer to Figure 15.51. Given that B = 45°, y = 18.5 kN/m', ' = 22°, c' = 34 kN/m, and H - 9.4 m, determine the factor of safety with respect to sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.

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15.9 Refer to Figure 15.51. Given that B = 45°, y = 18.5 kN/m', ' = 22°, c' =
34 kN/m, and H = 9.4 m, determine the factor of safety with respect to sliding.
Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.
Transcribed Image Text:15.9 Refer to Figure 15.51. Given that B = 45°, y = 18.5 kN/m', ' = 22°, c' = 34 kN/m, and H = 9.4 m, determine the factor of safety with respect to sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.
H
Figure 15.51
Transcribed Image Text:H Figure 15.51
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