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Question 1: Figure Q1 shows a proposed cutting in a firm clay soil having undrained shear strength 60kPa. The soil has a
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Question 1: Figure Q1 shows a proposed cutting in a firm clay soil having undrained shear strength 60kPa. The soil has a bulk unit weight of 19kN/m³. The 2 triangular zones indicated are thought to represent a reasonable failure mechanism. Assess the short term factor of safety of the cutting. F=4 8m 8m 16m