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Calculate the total lateral earth force in rest condition for the retaining wall shown below. ( Note that the bottom 3 m layer is in dry condition )

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter19: Drilled Shaft

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19.10P

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Calculate the total lateral earth force in rest condition for the retaining wall shown below. ( Note that the bottom 3 m layer is in dry condition )

WT
Medium dense Sand
Ysat = (120/36) KN/Tm 3m
D= 30°
H= 6m-
Y= 110/36 KN/m
ゆ- 4°
Weep holes
3m
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