Due to clogging of the drainage system, the water table has built up to a depth of 4m below the ground surface behind the retaining wall shown in Figure 2. The soil above the water table is partially saturated and has a unit weight of 17 kN/m3. Below the water table, the soil is saturated and has a unit weight of 19 kN/m3. Calculate the total and effective vertical and horizontal stresses at point A under active conditions. 4 m Y= 17 kN/m3 GWT 2 m Ysat = 19 kN/m3 9= 33 Fig. 2

Due to clogging of the drainage system, the water table has built up to a depth of 4m below the ground surface behind the retaining wall shown in Figure 2. The soil above the water table is partially saturated and has a unit weight of 17 kN/m3. Below the water table, the soil is saturated and has a unit weight of 19 kN/m3. Calculate the total and effective vertical and horizontal stresses at point A under active conditions. 4 m Y= 17 kN/m3 GWT 2 m Ysat = 19 kN/m3 9= 33 Fig. 2

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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