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Back analysis for FOS
Thanks for the reply. AS you said the only thing known is FOS>1.0. If it has failed, parameters could be back calculated. However, to estimate what margin FOS is higher needs some experience I suppose. If it is say, 1.1, is it possible the slope to show some distress, say some creep movement...- 23gskf
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- Forum: Slope stability engineering
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Back analysis for FOS
A steep embankment (about 38deg and 23m high) made of sand + sandstone spalls is to be assessed for stability. EFCP and boring indicated initial medium dense sand+cobbles up to 5m and then dense with sandstone boulders. In theory material is cohesionless, but there seems to be apprent cohesion...- 23gskf
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