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The magnitude and distribution of pore water pressure on a slip surface can be calculated from ___________

(a) Pressure net

(b) Test data

(c) Graphical method

(d) Rectangular plot method

The question was asked during an online interview.

My question comes from The Swedish Slip Circle Method in division Stability of Slopes of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct option is (a) Pressure net

To explain I would say: The magnitude and distribution of pore water pressure on a likely slip surface is estimated from pressure net which are developed from the flow net.

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