Compare the effect of surface loading on retained soil side on the lateral pressure behind retaining wall by assuming a uniformly distributed load of 20 kPa on the top of the soil behind the retaining wall. The soil properties are: c' = 0. φ'= 30°, γ = 19 kN/m3 and the height of retaining wall on active side is 6m.Your answer should be in table form showing lateral pressure with and without superimposed loading, and the percent increase/decrease in total pressure at different depths.

Compare the effect of surface loading on retained soil side on the lateral pressure behind retaining wall by assuming a uniformly distributed load of 20 kPa on the top of the soil behind the retaining wall. The soil properties are: c' = 0. φ'= 30°, γ = 19 kN/m3 and the height of retaining wall on active side is 6m.Your answer should be in table form showing lateral pressure with and without superimposed loading, and the percent increase/decrease in total pressure at different depths.

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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