For the concrete gravity retaining wall shown in Figure (2), find the minimum base width of the wall for no tension to develop at the edge of the base. use Yc = 24.0 kN/m³ 6.0 m B kN m3 Yt 18.0 Ø=30.0° 8 = 0.0⁰ Cu=0 Figure No. 2

For the concrete gravity retaining wall shown in Figure (2), find the minimum base width of the wall for no tension to develop at the edge of the base. use Yc = 24.0 kN/m³ 6.0 m B kN m3 Yt 18.0 Ø=30.0° 8 = 0.0⁰ Cu=0 Figure No. 2

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Chapter15: Retaining Walls, Braced Cuts, And Sheet Pile Walls

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For the concrete gravity retaining wall shown in
Figure (2), find the minimum base width of
the wall for no tension to develop at the edge
of the base. use yc = 24.0 kN/m³
F
6.0 m
B
kN
m³
Yt 18.0-
Ø=30.0°
8 = 0.0⁰
C₁=0
Figure No. 2

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