Q-An infinite slope is to be constructed in a soil. The effective stress strength parameters of the soil are c' = 0 and ' = 30°. The saturated unit weight of the slope is 20kN/m³ and the unit weight of water is 10kN m³. Assuming that seepage is occurring parallel to the slope, find the maximum slope angle for a factor of safety of 1.5

Q-An infinite slope is to be constructed in a soil. The effective stress strength parameters of the soil are c' = 0 and ' = 30°. The saturated unit weight of the slope is 20kN/m³ and the unit weight of water is 10kN m³. Assuming that seepage is occurring parallel to the slope, find the maximum slope angle for a factor of safety of 1.5

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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