2. For the cantilever retaining wall shown in Figure P8.1, let the following data be given: H=8m, x₁ = 0.4 m, x2 = 0.6 m, x3 = 1.5 m, x4 = 3.5 m, x5 = 0.96 m, D = 1.75 m, a = 10° Wall dimensions: Soil properties: γι Y₁ = 16.5 kN/m³, ₁ = 32°, y₂ = 17.6 kN/m³, 2 = 28°, c'₁₂ = Y2 30 kN/m² Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning, sliding, and bearing capacity. (Please use Meyerhof's bearing capacity equation to estimate quit) (use Rankine earth pressure theory) D X1 انمار H γι c₁₁ = 0 Φί ← x3 —← x2 x4 355 Y2 X5

2. For the cantilever retaining wall shown in Figure P8.1, let the following data be given: H=8m, x₁ = 0.4 m, x2 = 0.6 m, x3 = 1.5 m, x4 = 3.5 m, x5 = 0.96 m, D = 1.75 m, a = 10° Wall dimensions: Soil properties: γι Y₁ = 16.5 kN/m³, ₁ = 32°, y₂ = 17.6 kN/m³, 2 = 28°, c'₁₂ = Y2 30 kN/m² Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning, sliding, and bearing capacity. (Please use Meyerhof's bearing capacity equation to estimate quit) (use Rankine earth pressure theory) D X1 انمار H γι c₁₁ = 0 Φί ← x3 —← x2 x4 355 Y2 X5

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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

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