Question

In stability computation, the curve representing the real surface of sliding is usually replaced by ___________

(a) Arc of circle and Logarithmic failure

(b) Cycloid

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

I have been asked this question during an interview for a job.

I would like to ask this question from Stability Analysis of Finite Slopes in section Stability of Slopes of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Arc of circle and Logarithmic failure

Explanation: Failure of finite slopes occurs along a curved surface. In stability computation, the curve is represented by an arc of a circle or logarithmic scale.