: For a box culvert having inside dimensions of 3mx3m. This culvert is subjected to a dead load of 14KN/m2 and a live load of IRC AA tracked vehicle. Assume the unit weight of soil to be 18kN/m. The angle of repose of soil is 30°. Use M25 concrete F 415 steel. Road width is 7.5m. Span is 3.3m. Assume dead and live loads from outside, while no water pressure from inside. Determine: 1- Loads and reactions. 2- Lateral pressure.

: For a box culvert having inside dimensions of 3mx3m. This culvert is subjected to a dead load of 14KN/m2 and a live load of IRC AA tracked vehicle. Assume the unit weight of soil to be 18kN/m. The angle of repose of soil is 30°. Use M25 concrete F 415 steel. Road width is 7.5m. Span is 3.3m. Assume dead and live loads from outside, while no water pressure from inside. Determine: 1- Loads and reactions. 2- Lateral pressure.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter7: Seepage

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