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weight of concrete is 150pcf. Consider 1 ft length of wall. 2 ft ... 4 ft 20 ft 2 ft 12 ft Which of the following most nearly gives the total active pressure acting on the wall? A 7000 lb B 6600 lb

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter16: Lateral Earth Pressure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.15P

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A concrete retaining wall is shown in the figure. The fill behind the wall has a unit weight of 100pcf whose active soil pressure may be assumed equivalent to a fluid pressure of 30psf per foot. The passive soil pressure may be assumed equivalent to a fluid pressure of 300 psf per foot. The live load surcharge behind the wall is equivalent to an additional of 2ft of fill. Unit weight of concrete is 150pcf. Consider 1 ft length of wall.Which of the following most nearly gives the total active pressure acting on the wall?

weight of concrete is 150pcf. Consider 1 ft
length of wall.
2 ft
...
4 ft
20 ft
2 ft
12 ft
Which of the following most nearly gives
the total active pressure acting on the wall?
A
7000 lb
B
6600 lb

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