Design the vertical stem of a T-shaped retaining wall for a height of 3 m above the ground level. The top of the earth retained is surcharged at an angle of 10° with the horizontal as shown in Fig. 18.7. The angle of repose of earth is 29° and its density is 17 kN/m³. The safe bearing pressure is 100 kN/m². Use M25 concrete and Fe 415 grade steel. 150 TI VERTICAL STEM 3000 barloat sd braace inilo sfT 1000 T400 TOE 200 Fig. 18.7 T-retaining wall

Design the vertical stem of a T-shaped retaining wall for a height of 3 m above the ground level. The top of the earth retained is surcharged at an angle of 10° with the horizontal as shown in Fig. 18.7. The angle of repose of earth is 29° and its density is 17 kN/m³. The safe bearing pressure is 100 kN/m². Use M25 concrete and Fe 415 grade steel. 150 TI VERTICAL STEM 3000 barloat sd braace inilo sfT 1000 T400 TOE 200 Fig. 18.7 T-retaining wall

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Chapter17: Retaining Walls

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