The cantilevered retaining wall shown is under design. What is most nearly the active resultant per unit length of wall? Ground (A) 280 psf Surface Proposed cohesionless backfill (installed with drains) y= 118.4 pcf - 31° (B) 1900 psf 15 ft (C) 4260 psf mudline (D) 8530 psf
The cantilevered retaining wall shown is under design. What is most nearly the active resultant per unit length of wall? Ground (A) 280 psf Surface Proposed cohesionless backfill (installed with drains) y= 118.4 pcf - 31° (B) 1900 psf 15 ft (C) 4260 psf mudline (D) 8530 psf
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Transcribed Image Text:The cantilevered retaining wall shown is under design. What is most nearly the active resultant per unit length of wall?
(A) 280 psf
Ground
Surface
Proposed cohesionless backfill
(installed with drains)
y = 118.4 pcf
= 31°
(B) 1900 psf
15 ft
(C) 4260 psf
mudline
(D) 8530 psf
6 ft
Hint: Calculate the coefficient of active earth pressure and use it to find the active resultant.
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