11.7 A retaining wall is shown in Figure 11.22. Determine the Rankine active force, P, per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant for each of the following cases: a. H = 12 ft, H = 4 ft, y1 = 105 lb/ft', y2 = b. H = 20 ft, H, = 6 ft, y, = 110 lb/ft', 122 Ib/ft', oi = 30°, bi = 30°, q = 0 126 Ib/ft', of = 34°, $ = 34°, q = 300 lb/ft %3= Y2 = %3D

11.7 A retaining wall is shown in Figure 11.22. Determine the Rankine active force, P, per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant for each of the following cases: a. H = 12 ft, H = 4 ft, y1 = 105 lb/ft', y2 = b. H = 20 ft, H, = 6 ft, y, = 110 lb/ft', 122 Ib/ft', oi = 30°, bi = 30°, q = 0 126 Ib/ft', of = 34°, $ = 34°, q = 300 lb/ft %3= Y2 = %3D

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter14: Lateral Earth Pressure

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