Q1. For the slope shown in the figure, determine P 7.25 m (kN/m) so that the factor of P(kN/m) safety for the given failure surface in terms of total 9.0- 1,5 28 stress (short term stability) is 2. The unit weight for both soils is 17kN/m'. For soil 1, the relevant shear strength parameters are c, = 30kPa, o=0°, and for soil 2, c, = 55 kPa, o 0°. 4.0 Soill 45* Area 41.7 m 2.0--1.9- 3.0 Soil 2

Q1. For the slope shown in the figure, determine P 7.25 m (kN/m) so that the factor of P(kN/m) safety for the given failure surface in terms of total 9.0- 1,5 28 stress (short term stability) is 2. The unit weight for both soils is 17kN/m'. For soil 1, the relevant shear strength parameters are c, = 30kPa, o=0°, and for soil 2, c, = 55 kPa, o 0°. 4.0 Soill 45* Area 41.7 m 2.0--1.9- 3.0 Soil 2

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