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Finite Slopes-Friction Circle Method

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The depth factor $D_{f}$ in slope failure in the situation shown in the figure will be

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Greater than one

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Less than one

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equal to one

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equal to zero

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Solution

The correct option is A Greater than one
Depth factor,

$D_{f} = \frac{D + H}{H}$

$D_{f} = 1.0 f o r t o e f a i l u r e, D_{f} > 1 f o r b a s e f a i l u r e$

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