Compute the factor of safety for below slope using Janbu's = 0 soils charts. Assume a total unit weight of 110 pcf. (hint: you should consider all possible failure surfaces to calculate the minimum factor of safety) 20 ft. 3 S₁ = 500 psf 10 ft. + 10 ft. Su=300 psf Su = 400 psf

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Compute the factor of safety for below slope using Janbu's = 0 soils charts. Assume a total unit
weight of 110 pcf. (hint: you should consider all possible failure surfaces to calculate the minimum
factor of safety)
20 ft.
3
S₁ = 500 psf
10 ft.
+
10 ft.
Su=300 psf
Su = 400 psf
Transcribed Image Text:Compute the factor of safety for below slope using Janbu's = 0 soils charts. Assume a total unit weight of 110 pcf. (hint: you should consider all possible failure surfaces to calculate the minimum factor of safety) 20 ft. 3 S₁ = 500 psf 10 ft. + 10 ft. Su=300 psf Su = 400 psf
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