3. For the planar wedge shown below:22 mSlip surface39° 28°Calculate the factor of safety against plane failure assuming:p (degree) y (kN/m³)c (kPa)5528001850c: cohesion of rock mass; y: unit weight of rock mass; q: friction angle of rock mass

Factor of safety = shear strength shear force = τs Normal component of wedge ABC N = w cos ϕ where,…

3. For the planar wedge shown below: 22 m Slip surface 39° 28° Calculate the factor of safety against plane failure assuming: op (degree) y (kN/m³) c (kPa) 55 2800 1850 c: cohesion of rock mass; y: unit weight of rock mass; p: friction angle of rock mass t

3. For the planar wedge shown below: 22 m Slip surface 39° 28° Calculate the factor of safety against plane failure assuming: op (degree) y (kN/m³) c (kPa) 55 2800 1850 c: cohesion of rock mass; y: unit weight of rock mass; p: friction angle of rock mass t

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22 m
Slip surface
39° 28°
Calculate the factor of safety against plane failure assuming:
p (degree) y (kN/m³)
c (kPa)
55
2800
1850
c: cohesion of rock mass; y: unit weight of rock mass; q: friction angle of rock mass

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