For a clay slope of height of 10 m, the stability number is 0.05, = 2.0 t/m3
, C = 2.5 t/m2
, the
critical height of the slope of the soil, is
(A) 4.0 m
(B) 12.5 m
(C) 25.0 m
(D) 15.0 m

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) 25.0 m

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