The soil profile above the rock surface for a 25° infinite slope is shown in the figure, where s is the undrained shear strength and y is total unit weight. The slip will occur at a depth of 5m 5m Soil B: y = 20 kN/m, s, = 60 kN/m? 25° Soil A: Y = 16 kN/m, s, = 40 kN/m? %3D Rock

The soil profile above the rock surface for a 25° infinite slope is shown in the figure, where s is the undrained shear strength and y is total unit weight. The slip will occur at a depth of 5m 5m Soil B: y = 20 kN/m, s, = 60 kN/m? 25° Soil A: Y = 16 kN/m, s, = 40 kN/m? %3D Rock

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Transcribed Image Text:The soil profile above the rock surface for a 25° infinite slope is shown in the figure, where s, is the undrained shear strength and Y is total unit weight. The slip will occur at a depth of 5m 5m Soil B: y = 20 kN/m, s, = 60 kN/m? 25° Soil A: Y = 16 kN/m, s, = 40 kN/m? Rock

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