A 20’ high slope has an angle of 31⁰ and is composed of sandy clay (SC). The soil has a unit weight of 125 PCF, an effective cohesion of 185 PSF, an effective friction angle of 21⁰, and the GWT is significantly deep. Determine the factor of safety using Cousins Chart.

A 20’ high slope has an angle of 31⁰ and is composed of sandy clay (SC). The soil has a unit weight of 125 PCF, an effective cohesion of 185 PSF, an effective friction angle of 21⁰, and the GWT is significantly deep. Determine the factor of safety using Cousins Chart.

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