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GEO5

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Surcharge of rock slope

The surcharge resultant is determined first. The normal component of the resultant force increases the normal stress on a slip surface and as such also the resisting forces Tres, the tangent component is either added to or subtracted from the shear (active) forces Tact.

Resolution of surcharge




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