b) Verify the stability of the slope using Taylor's stability number by adopting Eurocode 7 approach (Design Approach 1 Combination 2).
b) Verify the stability of the slope using Taylor's stability number by adopting Eurocode 7 approach (Design Approach 1 Combination 2).
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1. A slope is to be cut into a deep layer of soft clay with a characteristic undrained shear
strength of 30 KPa and weight density of 18 kN/m³. The slope is 8.0 m high and its
inclination is 2:1 (horizontal:vertical).
a) Determine the minimum factor of safety using Taylor's stability number approach
b) Verify the stability of the slope using Taylor's stability number by adopting Eurocode 7
approach (Design Approach 1 Combination 2).
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