The backfill retained by a gravity retaining wall shown in Figure P16.5 consists of two sand layers, compacted at dif- ferent densities. The properties of the sand are shown in the figure. Assuming that the gravity wall does not move later- ally (i.e., at-rest), determine the magnitude and location of the thrust on the wall. Sand 1 2 m y = 17.5 kN/m³; ' = 32° 3 m Sand 2 y = 17.5 kN/m3; ' = 36°
The backfill retained by a gravity retaining wall shown in Figure P16.5 consists of two sand layers, compacted at dif- ferent densities. The properties of the sand are shown in the figure. Assuming that the gravity wall does not move later- ally (i.e., at-rest), determine the magnitude and location of the thrust on the wall. Sand 1 2 m y = 17.5 kN/m³; ' = 32° 3 m Sand 2 y = 17.5 kN/m3; ' = 36°
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Transcribed Image Text:16.5 The backfill retained by a gravity retaining wall shown in
Figure P16.5 consists of two sand layers, compacted at dif-
ferent densities. The properties of the sand are shown in the
figure. Assuming that the gravity wall does not move later-
ally (i.e., at-rest), determine the magnitude and location of
the thrust on the wall.
Sand 1
2 m
y = 17.5 kN/m³; 6' = 32°
3 m
Sand 2
y = 17.5 kN/m3; p' = 36°
FIGURE P16.5
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