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Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

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Problem: The cantilever retaining wall shown in the figure resists active lateral earth pressure throughout its length.

1. Calculate the total lateral force on the wall due to active pressure in KN
2. Determine the overturning moment due to lateral earth pressure in KN-m.
3. Determine the resisting overturning moment in KN-m

6m
0.5m
a
d
b
a = 0.25m
b = 0.55m
c = 0.55m
d = 2.8m
fe' = 21 MPa
fy = 415MPa
KN
Soil Unit weight = 17
m³
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Concrete unit weight = 245
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