Question: With reference to Problem 2.2, suppose the water pressure p increases linearly with depth (according to p = wz where z = depth below water

With reference to Problem 2.2, suppose the water pressure p increases linearly with depth (according to p = γwz where z = depth below water table and γw = specific weight of water) from the water table elevation down to a point one-half the vertical distance to the slide toe and then decreases linearly from the halfway point to the toe.

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