Q1: C- The cross section of a gravity retaining wall is shown in figure (2). Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning. use y. = 24.0 kN/m³ 8 m 3 m, 5 m Fig (2) 15° y=18.0 kN/m³ P=20° Cu = 13.5 kPa Ka=0.6

Q1: C- The cross section of a gravity retaining wall is shown in figure (2). Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning. use y. = 24.0 kN/m³ 8 m 3 m, 5 m Fig (2) 15° y=18.0 kN/m³ P=20° Cu = 13.5 kPa Ka=0.6

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Q1: C- The cross section of a gravity retaining wall is shown in figure (2).
Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning, use Y.-24.0 kN/m³
8 m
3 m,
5 m
Fig (2)
15°
Y=18.0 kN/m³
= 20°
Cu =13.5 kPa
Ka=0.6

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