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A long slope is formed in a soil with shear strength parameters: c’ = 0 and φ’ = 34o. A firm stratum lies below the slope and it is assumed that the water table may occasionally rise to the surface, with seepage taking place parallel to the slope. Use γsat = 18 kN/m3 and γw = 10 kN/m3. The maximum slope angle (in degrees) to ensure a factor of safety of 1.5, assuming a potential failure surface parallel to the slope, would be
A
45.3
B
44.7
C
12.3
D
11.3

Correct : c

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