Question 2 For the gravity retaining wall (concrete) shown in figure below; if the angle B has changed to be 80°, Ø1= 29°; and a = 5° use Coulomb's theory to calculate the horizontal and vertical components of the active earth pressure. %! Y-18.5 kN/m 5.7 m 5m 2.83 m P. 75 2.167 m 1.5 m 1.53 m 0.8 m 0.22 m - 18 KN/m :-24 0.3 m 0,8 m 3.5 m 30 KN/m?

Question 2 For the gravity retaining wall (concrete) shown in figure below; if the angle B has changed to be 80°, Ø1= 29°; and a = 5° use Coulomb's theory to calculate the horizontal and vertical components of the active earth pressure. %! Y-18.5 kN/m 5.7 m 5m 2.83 m P. 75 2.167 m 1.5 m 1.53 m 0.8 m 0.22 m - 18 KN/m :-24 0.3 m 0,8 m 3.5 m 30 KN/m?

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