Refer to the braced cut shown in the figure for which y= 20 kN/m², o'=23º, and c' = 0. 2.0000 The struts are located 5 m on center in the plan. Determine the strut load at C. 3.0000 B. 3.0000 2.0000 A 474.6 kN В 47.46 kN 1186.45 kN D 237.29 kN

Refer to the braced cut shown in the figure for which y= 20 kN/m², o'=23º, and c' = 0. 2.0000 The struts are located 5 m on center in the plan. Determine the strut load at C. 3.0000 B. 3.0000 2.0000 A 474.6 kN В 47.46 kN 1186.45 kN D 237.29 kN

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15.21P: Determine the factor of safety against bottom heave for the braced cut described in Problem 15.18....

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Refer to the braced cut shown in the figure for
which y= 20 kN/m², o'=23º, and c' = 0.
2.0000
The struts are located 5 m on center in the plan.
Determine the strut load at C.
3.0000
B.
3.0000
2.0000
A
474.6 kN
B
47.46 kN
1186.45 kN
D
237.29 kN

Refer to the braced cut shown in the figure for
which y= 20 kN/m, o'=23°, and c' 0.
Refer to the braced cut shown in the figure for
which y= 20 kN/m, o'=23°, and c' = 0.
2.0000
2.0000
The struts are located 5 m on center in the plan.
The struts are located 5 m on center in the plan.
Determine the strut load at A
Determine the strut load at B.
3.0000
3.0000
B.
B.
3.0000
3.0000
2.0000
2.0000
A
1186.45 kN
B
237.29
47.46
A
B
474.6
474.26
D
1816.29
94.92
D
237.3

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