An infinitely long slope is made up of a C-o soil having the properties cohesion (C) = 20 kPa and dry unit weight (₁) 16 kN/m³. The angle of inclination and critical length of slope are 40° and 5 m respectively. To maintain the limiting equilibrium, the angle of internal friction of soil (in degree) is =

An infinitely long slope is made up of a C-o soil having the properties cohesion (C) = 20 kPa and dry unit weight (₁) 16 kN/m³. The angle of inclination and critical length of slope are 40° and 5 m respectively. To maintain the limiting equilibrium, the angle of internal friction of soil (in degree) is =

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter13: Slope Stability

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