Question 2. In Figure 2, let L1= 4 m, L2 5 m, and l1 =2 m. Also, let y 17 kN/m³, Yat = 20 kN/m², o' = 35°, and c = 30 kN/m?. (i) Determine the theoretical depth of embedment of the sheet-pile wall. (ii) Calculate the anchor force per unit length of the wall. (iii) If L1 = 2 m, L2 =7 m and other parameters remain the same, what will happen to the theoretical depth of embedment and anchor force? Explain. (iv) If LI =5 m, L2 = 4 m and other parameters remain the same, what will happen to the theoretical depth of embedment and anchor force? Explain. Water level Sand, Y. Sand Dredge line D Clay Clay Yat D

Question 2. In Figure 2, let L1= 4 m, L2 5 m, and l1 =2 m. Also, let y 17 kN/m³, Yat = 20 kN/m², o' = 35°, and c = 30 kN/m?. (i) Determine the theoretical depth of embedment of the sheet-pile wall. (ii) Calculate the anchor force per unit length of the wall. (iii) If L1 = 2 m, L2 =7 m and other parameters remain the same, what will happen to the theoretical depth of embedment and anchor force? Explain. (iv) If LI =5 m, L2 = 4 m and other parameters remain the same, what will happen to the theoretical depth of embedment and anchor force? Explain. Water level Sand, Y. Sand Dredge line D Clay Clay Yat D

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