In Problems 15.1 through 15.4, use Yconcrete 23.58 kN/m². Also in Eq. (15.12), use k₁ = k₂ = 2/3 and P, = 0. 15.1 For the cantilever retaining wall shown in Figure P15.1, let the following data be given: Wall dimensions: H=8m, x=0.4 m, x₂ = = 0.6 m, x3 = 1.5 m, x4 = 3.5 m, x = 0.96 m, D= 1.75 m, a = 10° Soil properties: Y₁ = 16.8 kN/m², 36°, 17.6 kN/m³, = 28°, Y2 c = 30 kN/m² Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning. sliding, and bearing capacity. D H พ Φί X4 72 Φ

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In Problems 15.1 through 15.4, use Yconcrete 23.58 kN/m². Also in
Eq. (15.12), use k₁ = k₂ = 2/3 and P, = 0.
15.1
For the cantilever retaining wall shown in Figure P15.1, let
the following data be given:
Wall dimensions:
H=8m, x=0.4 m, x₂ =
= 0.6 m,
x3 = 1.5 m, x4 = 3.5 m, x = 0.96 m,
D= 1.75 m, a = 10°
Soil properties:
Y₁ =
16.8 kN/m²,
36°,
17.6 kN/m³,
= 28°,
Y2
c = 30 kN/m²
Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning.
sliding, and bearing capacity.
D
H
พ
Φί
X4
72
Φ
Transcribed Image Text:In Problems 15.1 through 15.4, use Yconcrete 23.58 kN/m². Also in Eq. (15.12), use k₁ = k₂ = 2/3 and P, = 0. 15.1 For the cantilever retaining wall shown in Figure P15.1, let the following data be given: Wall dimensions: H=8m, x=0.4 m, x₂ = = 0.6 m, x3 = 1.5 m, x4 = 3.5 m, x = 0.96 m, D= 1.75 m, a = 10° Soil properties: Y₁ = 16.8 kN/m², 36°, 17.6 kN/m³, = 28°, Y2 c = 30 kN/m² Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning. sliding, and bearing capacity. D H พ Φί X4 72 Φ
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