A cut slope has been proposed to widen the existing road as shown in Figure below. Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) intent to upgrade the road from Rawang to Bestari Jaya. Based on the JKR requirement, for the cut slope should be more than 1.3. Check whether the Factor Safety (FS) for proposed cut slope meet the JKR requirement. Recommend the solution if the FS not meet.

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A cut slope has been proposed to widen the existing road as shown in Figure
below. Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) intent to upgrade the road from Rawang to
Bestari Jaya. Based on the JKR requirement, for the cut slope should be more
than 1.3. Check whether the Factor Safety (FS) for proposed cut slope meet the
JKR requirement. Recommend the solution if the FS not meet.
Cutting area
6m
y = 19.0 kN/m³
c'= 12 kN/m?
60°
Ø'= 20°
Transcribed Image Text:A cut slope has been proposed to widen the existing road as shown in Figure below. Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) intent to upgrade the road from Rawang to Bestari Jaya. Based on the JKR requirement, for the cut slope should be more than 1.3. Check whether the Factor Safety (FS) for proposed cut slope meet the JKR requirement. Recommend the solution if the FS not meet. Cutting area 6m y = 19.0 kN/m³ c'= 12 kN/m? 60° Ø'= 20°
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