Given an infinite slope with the following properties: γ = 17 kN/m3, H = 5 m, β = 34°, φ = 25° and c = 20 kPa. a. Determine the normal stress. b. Determine the shear stress. c. Determine the factor of safety.

Given an infinite slope with the following properties: γ = 17 kN/m3, H = 5 m, β = 34°, φ = 25° and c = 20 kPa. a. Determine the normal stress. b. Determine the shear stress. c. Determine the factor of safety.

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