An anchored sheet-pile bulkhead is shown in Figure P14.10 18.86 kN/m², '= 32 L₁=2 m, L₂=6 m, /,= 1 m. y = 16 kN/m³, Ysat c=27 kN/m². a. Determine the theoretical depth of embedment, D. b. Calculate the anchor force per unit length of the sheet-pile wall. Use the free earth support method.
An anchored sheet-pile bulkhead is shown in Figure P14.10 18.86 kN/m², '= 32 L₁=2 m, L₂=6 m, /,= 1 m. y = 16 kN/m³, Ysat c=27 kN/m². a. Determine the theoretical depth of embedment, D. b. Calculate the anchor force per unit length of the sheet-pile wall. Use the free earth support method.
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Transcribed Image Text:14.10 An anchored sheet-pile bulkhead is shown in Figure P14.10. Let
L₁= 2 m, L₂=6m, /,= 1 m, y = 16 kN/m³, Ysat 18.86 kN/m³, d' = 32°, and
c = 27 kN/m².
a. Determine the theoretical depth of embedment, D.
b. Calculate the anchor force per unit length of the sheet-pile wall.
Use the free earth support method.
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Figure P14.10
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