Civil Engineering - Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 3 (Q.No. 39)
39.
An infinite slope is inclined at angle i and has its angle of internal friction φ, the stability number Sa, is
(tan i - tan φ) cos2 i
(tan i - tan φ) sin2 i
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RAJU said:   8 years ago
Sa=C/yHc.
Hc=C/y(tanθ-tanθ)cos2θ.

Anant said:   8 years ago
For cohesive soil FOS = shear strength / shear stress.
put FOS = 1 and calculate C/(yHc) value.

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