For a rock slope shown in figure belows, consider the following: i-55°, p-40.6-40. 0A-38° and 0a-42°. Calculate the factor of safety against wedge failure. A₁ Discontinuity plane A RA 0A 4₂ Line of intersection W (a) Da Discontinuity plane B Front View A W cosß W sin

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For a rock slope shown in figure belows, consider the following: i-55°. B-40°.6-40°.
0A-38° and 0a-42°. Calculate the factor of safety against wedge failure.
A₁
A₂
Discontinuity plane A
RA
0A
4₂
Line of intersection
W
(a)
Da
W cosß
Ra
Discontinuity plane B
Front View
W
W sing
Transcribed Image Text:For a rock slope shown in figure belows, consider the following: i-55°. B-40°.6-40°. 0A-38° and 0a-42°. Calculate the factor of safety against wedge failure. A₁ A₂ Discontinuity plane A RA 0A 4₂ Line of intersection W (a) Da W cosß Ra Discontinuity plane B Front View W W sing
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