What is the factor of safety and where is the most critical failure surface? - Assume planar failure mode

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What is the factor of safety and where is the most critical failure surface?

- Assume planar failure mode 

Please show hand calculations and explain any steps.

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1
H₁ = 10 m
+
H₂ = 9m
+
ㅏ
b = 12 m
Soil 1:
Su1 = 50 kPa
Y₁ = 17 kN/m³
Soil 2:
Su2 = 55 kPa
Y2 = 19 kN/m³
Soil 3:
Su3 = 100 kPa
Y3 = 21 kN/m³
Transcribed Image Text:1 H₁ = 10 m + H₂ = 9m + ㅏ b = 12 m Soil 1: Su1 = 50 kPa Y₁ = 17 kN/m³ Soil 2: Su2 = 55 kPa Y2 = 19 kN/m³ Soil 3: Su3 = 100 kPa Y3 = 21 kN/m³
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