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Author: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.16P
(a)
To determine
Find the maximum depth up to which the excavation can be carried out.
(b)
To determine
Find the radius, r of the critical circle when the factor of safety equals to 1.
(c)
To determine
Find the distance
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4. A cut is to be made in a soil having γ = 18 kN/m3, c = 40 kPa, and φ = 15°. The cut slope makes an angle of 30°.
a. If H = 6 m and θ = 15°, find the force that tend to cause sliding.b. Find the frictional force.c. Find the cohesive force.d. Find the factor of safety.e. For a factor of safety of 2.0, find the value of the critical angle along which the maximum developed cohesion occurs.
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Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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