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 17, Problem 17.4P
To determine

Find the factor of safety of the retaining wall for overturning and sliding.

Find the soil pressure at the toe and the heel.

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