For a slope rock buttress, what values (range) of cohesion, friction angle and density values would you receommend for use, to indicate that the slope is buttressed and the slip circle does not pass through the buttress. Any references for the values is appreciated.
I am trying to do a quick calculation for settlements using elastic settlememt formulas. Most formulas require an input for width and/or area of the footing. The load for my problem, extends more than 250 feet and similar on the length. Is there a elastic settlement formula for such loading...