Considering the problem of slope stability: the figure below indicates a section through a slope that...
Considering the problem of slope stability: the figure below indicates a section through a slope that is liable to a rotational or slip circle failure. Using the soil parameters given together with the details supplied in the table below, determine the factor of safety against failure, assuming that no tension cracks will form. 8m 8m o O = 90° R= 17.9m 8m Surcharge 5kPa SkPa THT Slice No Base slope 8m Soil data: y = 19kN/m3 C'=10kN/m² '= 35° Area 2. (m) 7.44 19.16 27.16 31.44 27.40 12.62 Sub area (m?) 2.00 6.4 9.20 8.00 2.20 0 -19.6 -6.4 6.4 19.6 34.0 51.4 4 1 2 2 3.98m 4m 4m : 4m 4m 4m