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Factor of safety with respect to height is given by ______________ equation.

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Factor of safety with respect to height is given by ______________ equation.

(a) FC = HC / H

(b) FC = C / Cm

(c) FC = τf / τ

(d) FC = τC / τ

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This intriguing question comes from Stability Analysis of Infinite Slopes topic in division Stability of Slopes of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct choice is (a) FC = HC / H

For explanation: Since the factor of safety FC with respect to cohesion, also represent the factor of safety with respect to height

FC = C / Cm = HC / H

Where, Cm is the mobilized cohesion at a depth H.

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