13.5 through 13.8 Assume that the retaining wall shown in Figure 13.36 is frictionless. For each problem, determine the Rankine active force per unit length of the wall, the variation of active earth pressure with depth, and the location of the resultant. Problem H O (deg) 17.3 kN/m 15.5 kN/m 17.6 kN/m 19.5 kN/m 13.5 4.3 m 32 13.6 6.7 m 5 m 9 m 28 13.7 37 13.8 41

13.5 through 13.8 Assume that the retaining wall shown in Figure 13.36 is frictionless. For each problem, determine the Rankine active force per unit length of the wall, the variation of active earth pressure with depth, and the location of the resultant. Problem H O (deg) 17.3 kN/m 15.5 kN/m 17.6 kN/m 19.5 kN/m 13.5 4.3 m 32 13.6 6.7 m 5 m 9 m 28 13.7 37 13.8 41

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Chapter16: Lateral Earth Pressure

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