A 4m high vertical wall supports a saturated cohesive soil p =0 with horizontal surface. The top 2.5m of the backfill has bulk density of 17.6 kN/m³ and apparent cohesion of 15 kN/m² The bulk density and apparent cohesion of the bottom 1.5 m is 19.2 kN/m3 and 20 kN/m² respectively. If tension cracks develop, what would be the total active pressure on the wall? Also draw the pressure distribution diagram

A 4m high vertical wall supports a saturated cohesive soil p =0 with horizontal surface. The top 2.5m of the backfill has bulk density of 17.6 kN/m³ and apparent cohesion of 15 kN/m² The bulk density and apparent cohesion of the bottom 1.5 m is 19.2 kN/m3 and 20 kN/m² respectively. If tension cracks develop, what would be the total active pressure on the wall? Also draw the pressure distribution diagram

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter15: Retaining Walls, Braced Cuts, And Sheet Pile Walls

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Problem 15.23P: The water table at a site is at 5 m below the ground level, and it is required to excavate to this...

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