In the following figure, given H₁-3 m, H₂=3 m, and q=10*X kN/m² (where X is the last digit of your student ID). The backfill is a NC sand with y=16.5 kN/m³, ysat=19 kN/m³, c'=0, and o'=30° a) Using Jaky's equation, determine the at-rest lateral earth pressure distribution. b) Find the magnitude and location of the resultant (including water pressure) per meter width of the wall. H₂ Watertable Ysat c

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In the following figure, given H₁=3 m, H₂=3 m, and q=10*X kN/m² (where X is the
last digit of your student ID). The backfill is a NC sand with y=16.5 kN/m³, Ysat=19
kN/m³, c'=0, and o'=30°
a) Using Jaky's equation, determine the at-rest lateral earth pressure distribution.
b) Find the magnitude and location of the resultant (including water pressure) per
meter width of the wall.
1²1
H₂
Watertable
Ysat
c²
55.
Transcribed Image Text:In the following figure, given H₁=3 m, H₂=3 m, and q=10*X kN/m² (where X is the last digit of your student ID). The backfill is a NC sand with y=16.5 kN/m³, Ysat=19 kN/m³, c'=0, and o'=30° a) Using Jaky's equation, determine the at-rest lateral earth pressure distribution. b) Find the magnitude and location of the resultant (including water pressure) per meter width of the wall. 1²1 H₂ Watertable Ysat c² 55.
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