A retaining wall 6-m high supports a cohesionless soil having a dry density of 1600 kg/m³, angle of shearing resistance is 32 degrees and void ratio of 0.68. The surface of the soil is horizontal and level with the top of the wall. Neglect wall friction and assume active condition. Determine a. The resultant pressure if the soil is dry. b. The resultant pressure if due to inadequate drainage, it is waterlogged to a level 4m below the top of the slope. c. The location measured from the base of the wall of the resultant pressure during the waterlogged condition.

A retaining wall 6-m high supports a cohesionless soil having a dry density of 1600 kg/m³, angle of shearing resistance is 32 degrees and void ratio of 0.68. The surface of the soil is horizontal and level with the top of the wall. Neglect wall friction and assume active condition. Determine a. The resultant pressure if the soil is dry. b. The resultant pressure if due to inadequate drainage, it is waterlogged to a level 4m below the top of the slope. c. The location measured from the base of the wall of the resultant pressure during the waterlogged condition.

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