What is the lateral earth pressure induced by the surcharge of 25 kPa at depth = 1.5m? q = 25kPa H,=3m Ymosit=17kN/m³, d'=30° H2=7m Ysat=18KN/m3, p'=36° Ysat=18kN/m3, o'=36° O A. 8.25 kPa O B. 25 kPa O C.4.4 kPa O D. 17 kPa

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