Factor of safety
Factor of safety
(OP)
Why is the factor of safety against a retaining wall overturning greater than the safety factor against sliding?
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RE: Factor of safety
RE: Factor of safety
RE: Factor of safety
There is a potential for more stress distribution in sliding. Further, overturning is usually a "catastrophic" event, whereas sliding is generally not.