Question 21. A slope is to be cut into a deep layer of soft clay with a characteristic undrained shearstrength of 30 KPa and weight density of 18 kN/m³. The slope is 8.0 m high and itsinclination is 2:1 (horizontal:vertical).a) Determine the minimum factor of safety using Taylor's stability number approachb) Verify the stability of the slope using Taylor's stability number by adopting Eurocode 7approach (Design Approach 1 Combination 2).c) Outline 3 stabilisation strategies that could be employed to mitigate the effects of thefailure of the slope in b)? Detail the rationale behind each strategy in terms of materialsused, risk, sustainability and health and safety using the following format:Stabilisation Sketch Materials Risks SustainabilitystrategyusedconsiderationsOption 1Option 2Option 3Health andsafetyconsiderations

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Question 2 1. A slope is to be cut into a deep layer of soft clay with a characteristic undrained shear strength of 30 KPa and weight density of 18 kN/m³. The slope is 8.0 m high and its inclination is 2:1 (horizontal:vertical). a) Determine the minimum factor of safety using Taylor's stability number approach

Question 2 1. A slope is to be cut into a deep layer of soft clay with a characteristic undrained shear strength of 30 KPa and weight density of 18 kN/m³. The slope is 8.0 m high and its inclination is 2:1 (horizontal:vertical). a) Determine the minimum factor of safety using Taylor's stability number approach

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter13: Slope Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13.9P

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