02 A smooth backed wall is 6m height and retain a soil with the properties shown in the Figure below. If the soil surface carries a uniform distribution pressure of so kN/m. Determine the total Rankine active stresses on the wall and its positions. q-50 kN/m? Sand y= 20 kN/m Ø' - 20°

02 A smooth backed wall is 6m height and retain a soil with the properties shown in the Figure below. If the soil surface carries a uniform distribution pressure of so kN/m. Determine the total Rankine active stresses on the wall and its positions. q-50 kN/m? Sand y= 20 kN/m Ø' - 20°

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Q2 A smooth backed wall is 6m height and retain a soil with the properties shown in the
Figure below. If the soil surface carries a uniform distribution pressure of 50 kN/m*.
Determine the total Rankine active stresses on the wall and its positions.
q-50 kN/m?
Sand
y= 20 kN/m
Ø' = 20°

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