A cut is for a highway is shown in the figure. Determine the factor of safety using an ESA and a TSA. Assume a centre of rotation , O, such that the slip surface passes through the toe of the slope.
A cut is for a highway is shown in the figure. Determine the factor of safety using an ESA and a TSA. Assume a centre of rotation , O, such that the slip surface passes through the toe of the slope.
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A cut is for a highway is shown in the figure. Determine the factor of safety using an ESA and a TSA. Assume a centre of rotation , O, such that the slip surface passes through the toe of the slope.

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Ysat = 18.5 kN/m³
= 40 kPa
Su
6 m
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CS
= 29°
20°
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