Refer to Figure 15.50. Given that β = 55°, γ = 19 kN/m3, ϕ′ = 17°, c′ = 57.4 kN/m2, and H = 13.7 m, determine the factor of safety with respect to sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.

Refer to Figure 15.50. Given that β = 55°, γ = 19 kN/m3, ϕ′ = 17°, c′ = 57.4 kN/m2, and H = 13.7 m, determine the factor of safety with respect to sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.

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Refer to Figure 15.50. Given that β = 55°, γ = 19 kN/m³, ϕ′ = 17°, c′ = 57.4 kN/m², and H = 13.7 m, determine the factor of safety with respect to sliding. Assume that the critical sliding surface is a plane.

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