Page 3 of 4 q= 25 kPa p= 1500 kg/m 2 m c=0 = 22 1m is 2 m p= 2150 kg/m p= 2250 kg/m c= 25 kPa = 20 3 m Figure 2
Page 3 of 4 q= 25 kPa p= 1500 kg/m 2 m c=0 = 22 1m is 2 m p= 2150 kg/m p= 2250 kg/m c= 25 kPa = 20 3 m Figure 2
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Transcribed Image Text:Consider a retaining wall as shown in the Figure 2 and answer the following
questions:
a. Calculate and draw to scale the earth pressures along the wall
b. On the basis of active and passive pressures calculated on the wall comment on
its stability (your comments should be backed up with calculations
4.

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q= 25 kPa
p = 1500 kg/m³
c = 0
+ = 22°
2 m
1 m
2 m
p = 2150 kg/m³
p= 2250 kg/m³
c = 25 kPa
+ = 20°
3 m
Figure 2
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