Refer to Figure 15.50. Given that β = 55°, γ = 19 kN/m3, ϕ′ = 17°, c′ = 57.4 kN/m2, and H = 13.7 m, determine the factor of safety with respect to sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.

Q: 15.10 The inclination of a finite slope is 1 vertical to 2 horizontal. Determine the slope height,…

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Q: For the finite slope shown in Figure 15.51, assume that the slope failure would occur along a plane…

A: Given data  Angle Effective angle of friction  Effective cohesion  Unit weight

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Q: .Righting Moment • Overturning Moment . . Factor of Safety Against Sliding . Factor of Safety…

A: Find the following: - Righting Moment - Overturning Moment - Factor of Safety Against Sliding -…

Q: An infinite slope of soil, with height 10 m, is inclined at an angle of 35° to the horizontal. The…

A: Given- Height=10 mangle of inclination=35oCohesion C'=22 kN/m2ϕ'=22oIt is needed to find the FOS

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Q: long slope is made up of a cohesionless soil with the internal friction angle of 34°. If the water…

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Q: For the cut slope described in Problem 15.11, how deep should the cut be made to ensure a factor of…

A: Given: The factor of safety is 2.5. The unit weight of soil is 18.5 kN/m3. The undrained shear…

Q: Determine the minimum factor of safety of a slope with the following parameters: H = 12.2 m, ß =…

A: It is required to determine the value of c'/γH. c'γH=23 kNm218.4 kNm3×12.2 m=0.1

Q: A long slope is made up of a cohesionless (c'=0) soil with the internal friction angle of 34°. If…

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Q: An infinitely long slope is made up o a c-p soil having the properties: cohesion, C 20 kPa, and dry…

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Q: A concrete dam holds 10 m of static water as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale). The…

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Q: 15.21 Determine the minimum factor of safety of a slope with the following parameters H = 14 m, ß =…

A: Height(H)=14 m, Unit weight(γ)=19 kN/m3, The angle of internal frictionϕ'=25°, Cohesion(C)=20 kN/m2,…

Q: 15.1 Refer to the infinite slope shown in Figure 15.47. Given: B = 25°, y= 17.8 KN/m', d' = 28", and…

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Q: a. IfH - 5 m and B - 18°, find the factor of safety against sliding on the roe surface. b. If B =…

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