For the retaining wall below calculate the foundation dimension (W)so that safety is satisfied. Unit weigth of soil 18kN/m³ and unit weigth of concrete 25 kN/m³ O'=30 degrees (Factor of Safety:3) UDL Surcharge 0.2m H (m) 15 UDL 15 (kN/m2) H

For the retaining wall below calculate the foundation dimension (W)so that safety is satisfied. Unit weigth of soil 18kN/m³ and unit weigth of concrete 25 kN/m³ O'=30 degrees (Factor of Safety:3) UDL Surcharge 0.2m H (m) 15 UDL 15 (kN/m2) H

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For the retaining wall below calculate the foundation dimension (W)so that safety is satisfied. Unit weigth of
soil 18kN/m³ and unit weigth of concrete 25 kN/m³
O'=30 degrees (Factor of Safety:3)
UDL Surcharge
0.2m
H (m)
15
UDL
15
(kN/m2)
H

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