H.W.3 For a smooth vertical wall supporting a granular backfill with o' = 34°, determine K, using Eq. 5, 10, 15, and 20 degrees, for a = 0, H.W.4 A wall of 8 m height retains sand having a density of 1.936 Mg/m³ and an angle of internal friction of 34°. If the surface of the backfill slopes upwards at 15° to the horizontal, find the active thrust per unit length of the wall. Use Rankine's conditions.

H.W.3 For a smooth vertical wall supporting a granular backfill with o' = 34°, determine K, using Eq. 5, 10, 15, and 20 degrees, for a = 0, H.W.4 A wall of 8 m height retains sand having a density of 1.936 Mg/m³ and an angle of internal friction of 34°. If the surface of the backfill slopes upwards at 15° to the horizontal, find the active thrust per unit length of the wall. Use Rankine's conditions.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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

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