Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about factor of safety of an earth slope is correct?
Soil MechanicsSlope StabilityMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
factor of safety equals void ratio
B
factor of safety compares available shear strength with mobilized shear stress
C
pore pressure always improves stability
D
slope angle has no effect
Correct Answer
B. factor of safety compares available shear strength with mobilized shear stress
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