Q6. The slope shown in Figure Q6 is 2H:IV with height of 10.00 m. The soil cohesion is 30 kPa and saturated unit weight of 19.00 kN/m³. Determine the factor of safety for the trial circle shown for two cases: (a) The crack is empty (b) The crack is full of water

Q6. The slope shown in Figure Q6 is 2H:IV with height of 10.00 m. The soil cohesion is 30 kPa and saturated unit weight of 19.00 kN/m³. Determine the factor of safety for the trial circle shown for two cases: (a) The crack is empty (b) The crack is full of water

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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