Stability of Slopes MCQs

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Q41.
Which of the following quantity is called as Taylor’s stability number?
Discuss
Answer: (a).c/Fc Ξ³ H
Q42.
For purely frictional soil, the Taylor’s stability number is ___________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Zero
Q43.
The stability of a slope for a pure frictional soil, depends upon __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Slope angle
Q44.
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 Ο†=10° ; c=25 k N/m² and Ξ³ = 19 k N/m³?
Discuss
Answer: (b).2.06
Q45.
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, Ο†=22.5° and Ξ³ = 19 k N/m³.
Discuss
Answer: (a).11.5
Q46.
When the slope is fully submerged, which of the following has to be used for finding stability number?
Discuss
Answer: (a).Submerged density
Q47.
A long natural slope of cohesion-less soil is inclined at 12° to the horizontal. What will be the factor of safety of the slope if Ο† = 30°?
Discuss
Answer: (b).2.7
Q48.
Factor of safety with respect to height is given by ______________ equation.
Discuss
Answer: (a).FC = HC / H
Q49.
In the limiting case of stability, the angle of slope is referred to as _____________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Angle of repose
Q50.
The factor of safety against safety is given by ________ equation.
Discuss
Answer: (b).F = Ο„f / Ο„ and F = tan Ο† / tan i
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