Slope reading problem 3

Pellaupessy · Dec 5, 2004

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...

samclane · Dec 6, 2004

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

BigH · Dec 16, 2004

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!
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gokhunmengu · Dec 21, 2004

to solve slope stability problems using bishop method

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Slope reading problem 3

Pellaupessy

Mechanical

samclane

Civil/Environmental

BigH

Geotechnical

gokhunmengu

Geotechnical

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