Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337705028
Author: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.9P

(a)

To determine

Find the values of βa, Ka(R), and ηa.

(b)

To determine

Compare the values of βa, Ka(R) with 16-1 and 16-2 table values.

(c)

To determine

Explain about the trends in the magnitude and direction of the active thrust (Pa) with changes in θ and α.

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