GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 37

Question

The soil profile above the rock surface for a $25^{\circ}$ infinite slope is shown in the figure, where $s_u$ is the undrained shear strength an $\gamma_t$ is total unit weight. The slip will occur at a depth of

• A. $8.83$ m
• B. $9.79$ m
• C. $7.83$ m
• D. $6.53$ m