Q5) Refer to the Figure below. Given the height of the retaining wall, H is 5.4 m; the backfill is a saturated clay with Ø' 0, c = 40 kN/m2, Ysat = 19.5kN/m, a. Determine the Rankine active pressure distribution diagram behind the wall. b. Determine the depth of the tensile crack, Zc. c. Estimate the Rankine active force per meter length of the wall before and after the occurrence of the tensile crack. Wall movement to left 45 + 6'/2 45 + 4'/2 Rotation of wall about this point

Q5) Refer to the Figure below. Given the height of the retaining wall, H is 5.4 m; the backfill is a saturated clay with Ø' 0, c = 40 kN/m2, Ysat = 19.5kN/m, a. Determine the Rankine active pressure distribution diagram behind the wall. b. Determine the depth of the tensile crack, Zc. c. Estimate the Rankine active force per meter length of the wall before and after the occurrence of the tensile crack. Wall movement to left 45 + 6'/2 45 + 4'/2 Rotation of wall about this point

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter12: Lateral Earth Pressure

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Problem 12.13P

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