For the cantilever retaining wall shown below. Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning, sliding, and bearing capacity. Wall dimensions: H=5.49 m, D=1.22 m, α=0°, x₁=0.46m, x2=0.58m, x3=0.92m, X4 1.55m, x5-0.61m. Soil properties: y₁=18.08 kN/m³, $₁²=36°, Y2=19.65 kN/m³, 2²=15°, C₂= 44 kN/m² —13x₂ H 72 Φέ 00 X5

For the cantilever retaining wall shown below. Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning, sliding, and bearing capacity. Wall dimensions: H=5.49 m, D=1.22 m, α=0°, x₁=0.46m, x2=0.58m, x3=0.92m, X4 1.55m, x5-0.61m. Soil properties: y₁=18.08 kN/m³, $₁²=36°, Y2=19.65 kN/m³, 2²=15°, C₂= 44 kN/m² —13x₂ H 72 Φέ 00 X5

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Chapter15: Retaining Walls, Braced Cuts, And Sheet Pile Walls

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