Question 06 Under the following conditions, Analyze the factor of safety of a slope of infinite extent having a slope angle of 25 degree and angle of internal friction of 30 degree, c = 20 KN/m2, e = 0.65 and Gs = 2.70. Suppose the slope is made of clay having 6 m height. a. When the clay is dry b. When the water seeps parallel to the surface of the slope c. When the slope is submerged

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Under the following conditions, Analyze the factor of safety of a slope of infinite
extent having a slope angle of 25 degree and angle of internal friction of 30 degree,
c = 20 KN/m2, e = 0.65 and Gs = 2.70. Suppose the slope is made of clay having 6
m height.
a. When the clay is dry
b. When the water seeps parallel to the surface of the slope
c. When the slope is submerged
Transcribed Image Text:Question 06 Under the following conditions, Analyze the factor of safety of a slope of infinite extent having a slope angle of 25 degree and angle of internal friction of 30 degree, c = 20 KN/m2, e = 0.65 and Gs = 2.70. Suppose the slope is made of clay having 6 m height. a. When the clay is dry b. When the water seeps parallel to the surface of the slope c. When the slope is submerged
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