Civil Engineering > GATE 2013 > Soil Mechanics
The soil profile above the rock surface for a 25° infinite slope is shown in the figure, where \(s_u\) is the undrained shear strength and \(\gamma_t\) is total unit weight. The slip will occur at a depth of
A
8.83 m
B
9.79 m
C
7.83 m
D
6.53 m

Correct : a

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