Where, X=36 A retaining wall (frictionless) is shown in a) Plot the variation of active and passive lateral pressures with depth for soil profile shown in Fig.1  b) Determine the force due to surcharge in active side c) Compute Total active force on the wall if the wall is 9m long  d) Evaluate the lateral stability of the wall by comparing the forces acting on the wall

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Where, X=36

A retaining wall (frictionless) is shown in

  1. a) Plot the variation of active and passive lateral pressures with depth for soil profile shown in Fig.1 

  2. b) Determine the force due to surcharge in active side

  3. c) Compute Total active force on the wall if the wall is 9m long 

  4. d) Evaluate the lateral stability of the wall by comparing the forces acting on the

    wall 

0.6.X m
Passive Side
MATERIJALA
q₁= 1.5X kPa
(Surcharge)
↓↓↓
Xm
Sand
Ybulk 17.0kN/m³, Ø = 30°
Water table
Sand
Ysat 21.5kN/m³, 0' = 30°
Active Side
Transcribed Image Text:0.6.X m Passive Side MATERIJALA q₁= 1.5X kPa (Surcharge) ↓↓↓ Xm Sand Ybulk 17.0kN/m³, Ø = 30° Water table Sand Ysat 21.5kN/m³, 0' = 30° Active Side
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