H.W.1 The backfill retained by a gravity retaining wall shown in Figure consists of two sand layers, compacted at different densities. The properties of the sand are shown in the figure. Assuming that the gravity wall does not move laterally (i.e., at-rest), determine the magnitude and location of the thrust on the wall.
H.W.1 The backfill retained by a gravity retaining wall shown in Figure consists of two sand layers, compacted at different densities. The properties of the sand are shown in the figure. Assuming that the gravity wall does not move laterally (i.e., at-rest), determine the magnitude and location of the thrust on the wall.
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Transcribed Image Text:H.W.1 The backfill retained by a gravity retaining
wall shown in Figure consists of two sand layers,
compacted at different densities. The properties of
the sand are shown in the figure. Assuming that the
gravity wall does not move laterally
(i.e., at-rest), determine the magnitude and location
Sand I
2 m
y= 17.5 kN/m; ' = 32
3 m
y = 17.5 kN/m"; 6' = 36°
of the thrust on the wall.
Sand 2
H.W.2 Determine the magnitude and the
location of the active thrust on the smooth
4.0 m
vertical wall shown in Figure below,
assuming that the entire backfill is in the
active state.
Sand
y= 16.5 kN/m; ' = 34
Silty sand
y= 16.5 kN/m': ' = 36
3.0 m
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