12.6 For the retaining wall, H 8 m, ' = 36°, r = 10°. y = 17 kN/m', and e' = 0. a. Determine the intensity of the Rankine active force at z 2 m, 4 m, and 6 m. b. Determine the Rankine active force per meter length of the wall and also the location and direction of the resultant.

12.6 For the retaining wall, H 8 m, ' = 36°, r = 10°. y = 17 kN/m', and e' = 0. a. Determine the intensity of the Rankine active force at z 2 m, 4 m, and 6 m. b. Determine the Rankine active force per meter length of the wall and also the location and direction of the resultant.

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12.6
For the retaining wall, H = 8 m, 6' = 36°, a = 10°,
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y = 17 kN/m', and e' = 0.
a. Determine the intensity of the Rankine active force at z 2 m, 4 m, and 6 m.
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location and direction of the resultant.
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Given: H = 7 m, y = 18 kN/m', ' = 25°, c' = 12 kN/m2,
and a = 10°. Caleulate the Rankine active force per unit length of the wall after the
occurrence of the tensile crack.
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