2. A braced cut in sand is shown in the following figure. The height and width of the cut are 10 m and 10 m, respectively. (1) Draw the earth pressure envelope using Peck's apparent lateral pressure diagrams. (2) Determine the strut load at levels A, B, C. the spacing between struts is 3 m. (3) Determine the maximum moment of the soldier beam. (4) Determine the maximum moment of the wale at level B. 10 m 1.5 m A 2.5 m Y₁ = 16 kN/m³ 1'=28° 3.5 m 3 m 3 m 4 m 2.5 m B C Y2 = 18 kN/m³ 2' = 30° Y3 = 20 kN/m³ 03' = 32° 4 m Fig. 2

2. A braced cut in sand is shown in the following figure. The height and width of the cut are 10 m and 10 m, respectively. (1) Draw the earth pressure envelope using Peck's apparent lateral pressure diagrams. (2) Determine the strut load at levels A, B, C. the spacing between struts is 3 m. (3) Determine the maximum moment of the soldier beam. (4) Determine the maximum moment of the wale at level B. 10 m 1.5 m A 2.5 m Y₁ = 16 kN/m³ 1'=28° 3.5 m 3 m 3 m 4 m 2.5 m B C Y2 = 18 kN/m³ 2' = 30° Y3 = 20 kN/m³ 03' = 32° 4 m Fig. 2

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

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

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