A retaining wall is supporting a backfill having aΔσ-23 kPa,y1 = 16.6 kN/m?y2 = 19.0 kN/m201 = 32°02 = 38°%3DH1 = 4.0m,H2 = 2.3mCompute the resultant force.y101H1y2H2$2

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A retaining wall is supporting a backfill having a Ao = 23 kPa, y1 = 16.6 kN/m2 y2 = 19.0 kN/m? %3D %3! 01 32° %3D 02 = 38° H1 = 4.0m, %3D H2 = 2.3m Compute the resultant force. y1 Ф1 H1 y2 Ф2 H2

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15.14P

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A retaining wall is supporting a backfill having a
Δσ-23 kPa,
y1 = 16.6 kN/m?
y2 = 19.0 kN/m2
01 = 32°
02 = 38°
%3D
H1 = 4.0m,
H2 = 2.3m
Compute the resultant force.
y1
01
H1
y2
H2
$2

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