3) A 5-m-high retaining wall is shown in Figure-2. Determine A) Rankine active force per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant B) Rankine passive force per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant

3) A 5-m-high retaining wall is shown in Figure-2. Determine A) Rankine active force per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant B) Rankine passive force per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter9: Consolidation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.5P

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Q: Given the following information for a compound curve that Leads with short cur o | = 98°48'13" ols =…

A: I=98°48'13''Is=32°15'53''Ts=2110.17 feetDL=1°45' To find: Length of the long curve in feet

Q: Two plates 16 × 10 are welded to a W10 X 49 to form a built-up shape, as shown in Figure P4.9-7.…

A: Sectional properties: W10×49 Area = 14.4 in2Ixx=272 in4Iyy=93.4 in4bf = 10 in fy=50 ksiKL=25 ft

Q: A block of wood 50cm in diameter with s = 0.95 is immersed in a liquid with s = 1.05. Determine the…

Q: Problem 4. A small community with a population of 25,200 is seeking your services as a consulting…

A: MPN100 = No. of +ve tubes×100ml of sample in -ve tube×ml of sample in all tubeNo. of +ve tube =…

Q: Simply supported beam of Length 16m Subjected to dead Load 5 KNlm and Live Load greater than span as…

A: Dead load = 5 KN/m Live load = 8 KN/m Determine using Influence line 1. Maximum shear force at 4m…

Q: can you please explain how you determine flw adjustment for lane width=1.9? how did you get 1.9…

A: Reference : HCM Highway Capacity Manual 2000 All tables are referred from HCM 2000 Note : We are not…

Q: Determine the horizontal and vertical displacement of joint C of the truss. The cross-sectional area…

A: E = 150 GPa = 150 × 103 N/mm2 A = 200 mm2 Determine the horizontal and vertical displacement of…

Q: A leveling staff setup on point R of elevation (-8.79 m), is observed from point A ,where the three…

Q: for a freeway section, the free-flow speed is estimated to be 55mph. Analysis flow rate is found to…

A: Free flow speed (FFS) = 55mph Analysis flow rate (Vp) = 1500 pc/h/ln

Q: arce summation diagram and indicate whether eac SK

Q: Problem 3. An un-equal leg angle L8x4x½ made of ASTM A242 steel (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 70 ksi) is used…

A: Unequal leg angle, L 8 x 4 x 1/2" of ASTM 242 steel, Fy=50 ksi , Fu= 70ksi To Find: (a) Factored…

Q: It is known that a concrete mix has 180 kg/m3 of water, 315 kg/m3 of sand. What is the coarse…

A: In 1 m3 of concrete mix : Water 180 kg , Cement = 315 kg Additional fines = 149 kg and sand = 528 kg…

Q: (1) Using the double integration method, derive the equation of the elastic curve of the cantilever…

Q: A concrete pile is 20 m long has a cross section of 0.46 m × 0.46 m. The pile is embedded in a sand…

Q: A normally consolidated clay layer settles 1 cm when the pressure increases from 1 kg/cm² to 2…

Q: can you subtract 0.5 mm for all incremental rainfall on the given table and do it again?

A: to = 8:00 AM Incremental rainfall on the given table = -0.5 mm

Q: For masonry built in 1:1:6 cement- lime. sand mix mortar or equivalent, the horizontal shear stress…

Q: Question 3 Determine the width of strip footing required to carry a uniform vertical load of 600…

A: A uniform vertical load of 600 kN/m (2/3 Gk i.e., permanent, and 1/3 Qk i.e., variable) in the…

Q: , A rectangular wooden object (s.g. = 0.72), 20cm x 20cm in cross sectional area and 4 m in length…

A: Weight of lead(WL) Weight of lead = unit weight of lead * Volume of lead Weight of lead = 110 *…

Q: 2. Determine the approximate axial forces, shears, and moments for all the members of the frames…

A: The cantilever method approximates the calculation of shear forces and moments developed in beams…

Q: A car traveling at 45 mph on a poor, wet pavement has a braking efficiency of 87%. The brakes were…

A: Vi = 45 mph Vf = 30 mph ηB =87%

Q: The taped distance of a line is 86.67 meters using a 100 m. steel tape at a pull of 20 kg and…

A: Taped Distance of a line, Measured Length L = 86.67m , Designated length of steel tape ,l=100m…

Q: hat do you know about the Special Environmental Assessment and the Protected Areas Management Plan

A: In terms of environmental management and conservation, the Special Environmental Assessment (SEA)…

Q: determine the member end moments of the beam of the rectangular cross section

A: ##Calculation of final end moment at support using Moment Distribution Method####

Q: The absolute maximum Bending Moment in a simply supported beam of span 20 m due to a moving udl of 4…

Q: A stratum of soil consists of three layers of equal thickness. The permeability of top and bottom…

A: Permeability at Top = 10-4 cm/s Permeability at bottom = 10-4 cm/s Permeability at middle layer =…

Q: Draw the shear moment diagrams of the following problems 8 kN/m 1.5 m- 1.5 m- 6 kN

A: Draw shear force and bending moment diagram of the beam. Note: As per our guidelines we are…

Q: how do you find SSD? how is SSD 1.47?how do you determine breaking conditions? How is it 2.5?

A: The speed of the vehicle = 40 mph The gradient of the uphill = 5% To determine:- The value of the…

Q: P B 1 A L 0.51 C D L/2 ✈

Q: 5.116 A pump is to move water from a late to a large, pressurized tank at a rate of 1,000 gallons in…

Q: The cross section of a gravity dam is given below. The normal operating level of the reservoir is 50…

A: Given; Normal operating level of the reservoir = 50 m The maximum level = 55 m The friction…

Q: a) What is the volume of earthwork needed along this road (BCY)? b) Do we have excess cut or do we…

A: Given, Swell factor=25% Shrinkage factor=10% Cut area and fill area are given To find- (a) volume…

Q: Station 1+100 Station 1+120 Station 1+140 Station 1+160 Station 1+180 Subgrade Cross Sections for…

Q: Tow super-elented concentric roadway s 5 Separated by a distame of 12.19m between their center…

A: Separation distance between two super-elevated concentric roadways = 12.19m Radius of Inside Road =…

Q: Through a very narrow gap of height 'h a thin plate of large extent is pulled at a velocity V. On…

A: Given- The given situation of the question is shown below in the diagram- It is needed to find the…

Q: Determine the reactions at support A and D. Assume A is a pin and B is a roller 800 lb 30° -10 ft- B…

Q: 9-6 Find the deflection at point C for the beam. The loads F₂=9kN, q=15kN/m; and the moment of…

A: FBD: Fp=9 kN q=15 kN/m I=1660 cm4 E=2.1×105 MPa

Q: The driver of a 1000kg car traveling on the interstate at 35.0 m/s slams on his brakes to avoid…

Q: A raft of 5m x 8m is founded at a depth of 3 m in a cohesive soil having c = 120 kN/m². The ultimate…

Q: A four storey building of 25m × 25m plan dimensions and 3m floor height is located in seismic zone…

A: A four storey building of 25m × 25m plan dimensions and 3m floor height is located in seismic zone…

Q: Project Location Description Sample No. CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (CBR) TEST Penetration Penetration…

A: Find: CBR % (2.5 mm) CBR % (5 mm)

Q: A footing 2.5 × 2.5 m carries a pressure of 400 kPa at a depth of 1m in sand. The saturated unit…

A: Given; A footing 2.5 × 2.5 m pressure of 400 kPa at a depth of 1m The saturated unit weight of the…

Q: Plot the shear and moment diagrams for the beam subjected to the loading shown. State the values of…

A: ##Calculation of SF and BM equations and Calculation of BMD and SFD , and SF and BM at x=10m #

Q: reinforced concrete column of cross-section (300x300) mm2 supports an axial dead load PG =800 kN and…

Q: USE THREE MOMENT EQUATION Determine the reactions and draw the shear and bending moment diagrams…

A: E = 29000 ksi = 201.4 ksf I = 1530 in4 = 0.074 ft4 The support settlements of 1 in. at B and; 1/4…

Q: For the topo map below, identify the following items: a. Identify on the map the highest point. a.…

A: A contour map is given, we need to answer the given questions

Q: A flange bolt coupling consists of 8 42 mm diameter steel bolts spaced around a bolt circle 192 mm…

A: Number of bolt (n) = 8 Diameter of bolt (d) = 42 mm Diameter of bolt circle (D) = 192mm Allowable…

Q: (a) The vertical curve has an initial grade (G₁) of +3%. The exiting grade (G₂) is -2.5%. The…

A: The initial grade, G1 = +3% The final grade, G2 = -2.5% The vertical curve length, L = 350 ft The…

Q: A 60⁰ B 6 m 5t 60°

Q: 1.) A hollow shaft 4m long transmitted a torque of 25 kN-m. The total angle of twist in this length…

A: Given data in question Length 4 m Rotation 3 degree Maximum shear stress 80 Mpa Modulus of rigidity…

Question

3) A 5-m-high retaining wall is shown in Figure-2. Determine

A) Rankine active force per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant

B) Rankine passive force per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant

5 m
Normally consolidated sand (OCR = 1)
y = 14 kN/m³
Y
' = 30°
c' = 0

Expert Solution

This question has been solved!

Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Step 1: Given:-

VIEW

Step 2: Active pressure calculations:-

VIEW

Step 3: Rankine active force and location of resultant:-

VIEW

Step 4: Passive pressure calculations:-

VIEW

Step 5: Rankine passive force and location of resultant:-

VIEW

Solution

VIEW

Step by step

Solved in 6 steps with 1 images

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, civil-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions

A normally consolidated clay layer, 4m thick, has the following properties:Initial void ration, eo = 0.65Compression Index, Cc = 0.20Average effective pressure, σ’o = 100 kPaExpected pressure increase due to loading on ground surface = 30 kPaSecondary compression index, Cα = 0.02Time for completion of primary settlement = 1.5 yearsWhat is the total settlement of the clay layer five years after the completion of primary consolidation settlement?
For a normally consolidated insensitive clay ∅_CD = 30°. Deviator stress at failure of the same soil is 250 kN/m2 in CU test. If Skempton’s A-parameter at failure is 0.62, find out the confining pressure during the consolidation state. a. 260 b. 270 c. 280 d. 250
For a normally consolidated insensitive clay ∅_CD = 30°. Deviator stress at failure of the same soil is 250 kN/m2 in CU test. If Skempton’s A-parameter at failure is 0.62, find out the confining pressure during the consolidation state. Show free body diagram a.260 b.250 c.270 d.280
For a normally consolidated insensitive clay 0_CD= 30°. Deviator stress at failure of the same soil is 250 kN/m2 in CU test. If Skempton's A-parameter at failure is 0.62, find out the confining pressure during the consolidation state. a 280 b. 260 c. 270 d. 250
The following technical data are given below: Overburden pressure = 180KPa Increase in pressure = 140KPa Clay thickness = 8m Compression Index = 0.315 Void ratio = 1.132 What is the total settlement in clay?
A 3.0 m thick singly drained normally consolidated claylayer has eo =0.89, Cc = 0.46, and cv =3.5 m2/year. Theeffective overburden pressure at the middle of the layeris 105.0 kN/m2. It is proposed to build a large warehousethat is expected to impose a pressure of 50.0 kN/m2 at theground level. What would the primary consolidation settlement be?
Given the following data for the normally consolidated clay layer in the field. Compute the primary consolidation settlement. Thickness of clay layer= 3.0m Cc= 0.30 e= 0.70 Overburden pressure= 250 Kpa ΔP= 46 kPa Cα= 0.022
A normally consolidated clay layer, 3 m thick, has the following properties : Initial void ratio, e0= 0.8 Compression index, Cc = 0.25 Average effective pressure, σ’0 = 125 Kpa Expected pressure increase, Δσ’ = 45 Kpa Secondary compression index, Ca = 0.02 Time of completion of primary settlement = 1.5 years What is the total settlement of the clay layer five years after the completion of the primary settlement?
For a normally consolidated clay layer in the field, the following values are given:Thickness of clay layer = 8.5 ftVoid ratio ?? = 0.8Compression index ?? = 0.28Average effective pressure on the clay layer ??′ = 2650 lb ft2 ⁄∆?′ = 970 lb ft2 ⁄Secondary compression index ?? = 0.02What is the total consolidation settlement of the clay layer five years after the completionof primary consolidation settlement? (Note: Time for completion of primary settlement= 1.5 years.)
A clay layer consolidates after 6 years when its thickness is 5.70 m and the void ratio is 1.08. Assuming the secondary compression index in 0.04, estimate the secondary compression settlement in the next 15 years. Express your answer in mm rounded to the nearest whole number.
Average unit weight for medium dense sand?
A sand with Gs= 2.66 and void ratio e=0.60 is completely dry. It been becomes wetted by a rising groundwater table. Compute the unit weight in KN/cu.m. under the following conditions:a) When the sand is completely dryb) When the sand is 40% saturatedc) When the sand is completely saturated