In a particular stability analysis the wedge failure mechanism shown in the figure below has been suggested. Properties of the soil: c= 20 kN/m² and -30°, unit weight of the soil is20kN/m³. The forces acting on wedge 2 are shown in the figure. (Note: PA = 480 kN, P₂=270 kN). Determine the factor of the safety against wedge failure. 15 m
In a particular stability analysis the wedge failure mechanism shown in the figure below has been suggested. Properties of the soil: c= 20 kN/m² and -30°, unit weight of the soil is20kN/m³. The forces acting on wedge 2 are shown in the figure. (Note: PA = 480 kN, P₂=270 kN). Determine the factor of the safety against wedge failure. 15 m
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Transcribed Image Text:In a particular stability analysis the wedge failure mechanism shown in the figure
below has been suggested. Properties of the soil: c = 20 kN/m² and = 30°, unit weight
of the soil is20kN/m³. The forces acting on wedge 2 are shown in the figure.
(Note: PA = 480 KN, P,=270 kN).
Determine the factor of the safety against wedge failure.
9m
3 m.
с
15 m
W
8=235
KN/M³
PA
30°
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