a) Calculate the overturning moment (ignore effects of passive pressure). b) Calculate the F.O.S against sliding (take passive pressure into account).
a) Calculate the overturning moment (ignore effects of passive pressure). b) Calculate the F.O.S against sliding (take passive pressure into account).
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Transcribed Image Text:Question 1: Retaining Wall
a) Calculate the overturning moment (ignore effects of passive pressure).
b) Calculate the F.O.S against sliding (take passive pressure into account).
NB: same soil type throughout
0.25 m w
*Coefficient of Soil Friction, : 30°
•Unit Weight of Soil, Y,: 18 kN/m
•Unit Weight of Water, Yw: 10 kN/m
•Unit Weight of Concrete, y,: 25 kN/m
•Surcharge, w: 12 kN/m2
7 OWI -1.0m Water table (1m below fill)
•Ground Water Level: -1m from 0.00 level
-14 LVL
•Height of Surcharge, h: 0.8m
•Height of Wall from toe: 2.25m
$0.25 m
1.5 m
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