Stability of Slopes MCQs

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Q41.
The total cohesion force which resists the slipping along the slip arc at critical equilibrium is proportional to ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Cohesion and Height of the slope
Q42.
The Taylor’s stability number is based on ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Height of the slope and Pore pressure
Q43.
The factor of safety with respect to friction is __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Unity
Q44.
According to Taylor, the force causing instability in the sliding wedge is __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Cohesive resistance and Weight of the wedge
Q45.
Taylor’s stability number is represented by the term __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Sn
Q46.
Which of the following quantity is called as Taylor’s stability number?
Discuss
Answer: (a).c/Fc γ H
Q47.
For purely frictional soil, the Taylor’s stability number is ___________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Zero
Q48.
The stability of a slope for a pure frictional soil, depends upon __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Slope angle
Q49.
What will be the factor of safety with respect to cohesion of a clay slope laid at 1 in 2 to a height of 10 m, if the angle of internal friction φ=10° ; c=25 k N/m² and γ = 19 k N/m³?
Discuss
Answer: (b).2.06
Q50.
A slope is to be constructed at an inclination of 30° with the horizontal. What will be the safe height of the slope at factor of safety of 1.5? The soil has the properties: c = 15 k N/m², φ=22.5° and γ = 19 k N/m³.
Discuss
Answer: (a).11.5
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