The lateral force behind a 3m retaining wall is estimated as 45 kN that is applied at 1 m from the base of the wall. The base of the wall is 2 m wide, and its top is 1 m wide. The adhesion and friction angle between the wall base and the underlying soil have been determined using a series of direct shear test as 20 kPa and 15°, respectively. The wall is made of concrete with unit weight of 25 kN/m³. Will this wall slide horizontally? Assume there is no passive soil zone in front of the wall. 1m 3 m 2 m

The lateral force behind a 3m retaining wall is estimated as 45 kN that is applied at 1 m from the base of the wall. The base of the wall is 2 m wide, and its top is 1 m wide. The adhesion and friction angle between the wall base and the underlying soil have been determined using a series of direct shear test as 20 kPa and 15°, respectively. The wall is made of concrete with unit weight of 25 kN/m³. Will this wall slide horizontally? Assume there is no passive soil zone in front of the wall. 1m 3 m 2 m

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