Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.21P
Determine the factor of safety against bottom heave for the braced cut described in Problem 15.18. Use Eqs. (15.66) and (15.70). For Eq. (15.70), assume the length of the cut, L = 18 m.
15.18 Refer to Figure 15.51 in which γ = 17.5 kN/m3, c = 60 kN/m2, and center-to-center spacing of struts is 5 m. Draw the earth pressure envelope and determine the strut loads at levels A, B, and C.
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Ch. 15 - Prob. 15.1PCh. 15 - Prob. 15.2PCh. 15 - Prob. 15.3PCh. 15 - Prob. 15.4PCh. 15 - Prob. 15.5PCh. 15 - Prob. 15.6PCh. 15 - Prob. 15.7PCh. 15 - Prob. 15.8PCh. 15 - Prob. 15.9PCh. 15 - Prob. 15.10P
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