19. Determine the total active thrust, in kN/m, for a retaining wall (height 5.55 m.) with horizontal backfill given the following properties: Unit weight = 17.88 kN/m3, Angle of internal friction = 31°, Cohesion = 11.30 kPa, and Surcharge = 8.05 kPa. Round off to two decimal places.

19. Determine the total active thrust, in kN/m, for a retaining wall (height 5.55 m.) with horizontal backfill given the following properties: Unit weight = 17.88 kN/m3, Angle of internal friction = 31°, Cohesion = 11.30 kPa, and Surcharge = 8.05 kPa. Round off to two decimal places.

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