Determine the total active thrust, in kN/m, for a retaining wall (height 5.12 m.) with horizontal backfill given the following properties: Unit weight = 17.79 kN/m3, Angle of internal friction = 30°, Cohesion = 11.71 kPa, and Surcharge = 9.33 kPa.

Determine the total active thrust, in kN/m, for a retaining wall (height 5.12 m.) with horizontal backfill given the following properties: Unit weight = 17.79 kN/m3, Angle of internal friction = 30°, Cohesion = 11.71 kPa, and Surcharge = 9.33 kPa.

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