Refer to Figure 12.6a. Given the height of the retaining wall, H is 18 ft; the backfill is a saturated clay with = 0°, c = 500 lb/ft², ysat = 120 lb/ft°, a. Determine the Rankine active pressure distribution diagram behind the wall. b. Determine the depth of the tensile crack, z.. c. Estimate the Rankine active force per foot length of the wall before and after the occurrence of the tensile crack.

Refer to Figure 12.6a. Given the height of the retaining wall, H is 18 ft; the backfill is a saturated clay with = 0°, c = 500 lb/ft², ysat = 120 lb/ft°, a. Determine the Rankine active pressure distribution diagram behind the wall. b. Determine the depth of the tensile crack, z.. c. Estimate the Rankine active force per foot length of the wall before and after the occurrence of the tensile crack.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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