You are working for a consulting firm that has been asked to evaluate the factor of safety ofthe wall shown in the figure supported by a well-degraded sand. The resultant load behindthe concrete wall acts at the one third point.Dw1m1.5 m24 kN/m³y = 20 kN/m³26.5 kN/m24°= 34° n = 0.43 m(a) Determine the factor of safety if Dw − D > 1.5B. Ignore the lateral passive resistancedue to the soil in front of the wall.(b) Determine the factor of safety if the ground water table rises to 0.5 m below the base ofthe wall. Discuss the significance of your observations.

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You are working for a consulting firm that has been asked to evaluate the factor of safety of the wall shown in the figure supported by a well-degraded sand. The resultant load behind the concrete wall acts at the one third point. Dw + 1m 1.5 m 24 kN/m³ Y = 20 kN/m³ 26.5 kN/m E 24⁰ 3 = 34° n = 0.4 (a) Determine the factor of safety if Dw − D > 1.5B. Ignore the lateral passive resistance due to the soil in front of the wall. (b) Determine the factor of safety if the ground water table rises to 0.5 m below the base of the wall. Discuss the significance of your observations.

You are working for a consulting firm that has been asked to evaluate the factor of safety of the wall shown in the figure supported by a well-degraded sand. The resultant load behind the concrete wall acts at the one third point. Dw + 1m 1.5 m 24 kN/m³ Y = 20 kN/m³ 26.5 kN/m E 24⁰ 3 = 34° n = 0.4 (a) Determine the factor of safety if Dw − D > 1.5B. Ignore the lateral passive resistance due to the soil in front of the wall. (b) Determine the factor of safety if the ground water table rises to 0.5 m below the base of the wall. Discuss the significance of your observations.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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