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Determine the factor of safety of the slope shown in the figure below using an ESA and a TSA. The point of rotation is indicated by O and the line representing the top of the stiff soil is a tangent to the failure plane. 7 m 2 3 5m T 3 m 2 m Ysat = 18 kN/m³ 3 m Soft soil S₁ = 25 kPa = 28° Ysat = 18.5 kN/m³ Stiff soil S₁ = 70 kPa = 22°

Determine the factor of safety of the slope shown in the figure below using an ESA and a TSA. The point of rotation is indicated by O and the line representing the top of the stiff soil is a tangent to the failure plane. 7 m 2 3 5m T 3 m 2 m Ysat = 18 kN/m³ 3 m Soft soil S₁ = 25 kPa = 28° Ysat = 18.5 kN/m³ Stiff soil S₁ = 70 kPa = 22°

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter17: Subsoil Exploration
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Problem 17.8P: Refer to Problem 17.7 and Figure 17.16. Suppose a footing (1.5 m 1.5 m) is constructed at a depth...
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Determine the factor of safety of the slope shown in the figure below using an ESA and a TSA. The point of rotation is indicated by O and the line representing the top of the stiff soil is a tangent to the failure plane. 7 m 2 3 5m T 3 m 2 m Ysat = 18 kN/m³ 3 m Soft soil S₁ = 25 kPa = 28° Ysat = 18.5 kN/m³ Stiff soil S₁ = 70 kPa = 22°
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the factor of safety of the slope shown in the figure below using an ESA and a TSA. The point of rotation is indicated by O and the line representing the top of the stiff soil is a tangent to the failure plane. 7 m 2 3 5m T 3 m 2 m Ysat = 18 kN/m³ 3 m Soft soil S₁ = 25 kPa = 28° Ysat = 18.5 kN/m³ Stiff soil S₁ = 70 kPa = 22°
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