In slope stability analyses, we generally use drained parameters (c', phi) for long term assessment of slopes and undrained parameters (Su) for short term assessment.
After how many days/weeks/months/years does a material go to a "drained" conditions.
let's assume for this question that we have clayey SILT and it is a cut slope (as opposed to a a fill embankment). Also, i am just dealing with static conditions (no seismic). Am using limit equilibrium method to calculate a factor of safety.
After how many days/weeks/months/years does a material go to a "drained" conditions.
let's assume for this question that we have clayey SILT and it is a cut slope (as opposed to a a fill embankment). Also, i am just dealing with static conditions (no seismic). Am using limit equilibrium method to calculate a factor of safety.