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In the friction circle method, it is assumed that the resultant reaction is ___________ to the friction circle.

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In the friction circle method, it is assumed that the resultant reaction is ___________ to the friction circle.

(a) Perpendicular

(b) Tangential

(c) Parallel

(d) None of the mentioned

I have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Friction Circle Method in portion Stability of Slopes of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (c) Parallel

The explanation: In the friction circle method, it is assumed that the resultant reaction is tangential in the friction circle, since the error involved in this assumption is of small magnitude.

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