An infinite slope of clay soil has a slope of 29 degrees. The soil has a specific gravity of 27 and a void ratio of 0.47. The soil has a depth of 5m over ledge rock measured vertically. Effective friction angle and soil cohesion are 14 degrees and 25kPa respectively. Assuming the ground water table is in the ground surface, determine the limiting depth of this soil, measured vertically over ledge rock. A 1.25m 5.95m 3.67m D. 6.88m

An infinite slope of clay soil has a slope of 29 degrees. The soil has a specific gravity of 27 and a void ratio of 0.47. The soil has a depth of 5m over ledge rock measured vertically. Effective friction angle and soil cohesion are 14 degrees and 25kPa respectively. Assuming the ground water table is in the ground surface, determine the limiting depth of this soil, measured vertically over ledge rock. A 1.25m 5.95m 3.67m D. 6.88m

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter13: Slope Stability

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