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Slope reading problem
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Slope reading problem

Slope reading problem

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i have this structural technical drawing that indicate
57.504 - 8 IN 12 SLOPE
can you explain to me what is the meaning of 8 IN 12 SLOPE please...

RE: Slope reading problem

Usually when slopes are designated "x in 12" it means x vertical by 12 horizontal, so 8V x 12H.

RE: Slope reading problem

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I agree with the above - from a structural engineer's point of view, but geotechnical engineers typically use 3 to 1 as 3H to 1V!  This is one reason that I always put the H and V adjacent to the number - there is no room for misunderstanding!

RE: Slope reading problem

to solve slope stability problems using bishop method

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