Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Factor of safety in slope stability is generally the ratio of:
Soil MechanicsSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
Available shear strength to mobilized shear stress
B
Water content to void ratio
C
Bulk density to dry density
D
Total stress to pore pressure only
Correct Answer
A. Available shear strength to mobilized shear stress
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Stability requires available resistance to exceed demand.
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