Recompute factor of safety against sliding at Point A based on the underlying soil being clay. Still assume that the shear stress at point A is 400 psf.

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EXAMPLE PROBLEM 4
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Levee
Changed to clay
y = 119 lb/ft³
Y =
125 lb/ft³
Potential
shear
9 ft
22 ft
15 ft
River
A
Friction angle = 24 degrees, cohesion = 300 psf, så = 700 psf
Recompute factor of safety against sliding at Point A based on the
underlying soil being clay. Still assume that the shear stress at point A
is 400 psf.
25
Transcribed Image Text:EXAMPLE PROBLEM 4 ! Levee Changed to clay y = 119 lb/ft³ Y = 125 lb/ft³ Potential shear 9 ft 22 ft 15 ft River A Friction angle = 24 degrees, cohesion = 300 psf, så = 700 psf Recompute factor of safety against sliding at Point A based on the underlying soil being clay. Still assume that the shear stress at point A is 400 psf. 25
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