The cross-section of a braced cut on a stiff, fissured clay (Y = 19 kN/m3, C = 40 kN/m2) is as shown in figure below. The centre to centre spacing of the struts along the length of cut is 2.5 m. The apparent earth pressure diagram for the soil is also shown below. Assuming no contribution of bottom of cut in stability of the sheeting, what are the loads in the two struts to maintain equilibrium on sheeting? H/4 2 m 2 m H/2 2 m Н4 Lateral earth pressure Pa = 0.3yH

The cross-section of a braced cut on a stiff, fissured clay (Y = 19 kN/m3, C = 40 kN/m2) is as shown in figure below. The centre to centre spacing of the struts along the length of cut is 2.5 m. The apparent earth pressure diagram for the soil is also shown below. Assuming no contribution of bottom of cut in stability of the sheeting, what are the loads in the two struts to maintain equilibrium on sheeting? H/4 2 m 2 m H/2 2 m Н4 Lateral earth pressure Pa = 0.3yH

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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