1. Assume that the retaining wall in the figure can yield sufficiently. Plot the distribution of pressure acting on the wall surface, as shown in Figure below. Calculate the total thrust on the wall and determine its point of application. Friction between retaining wall and backfill is neglected q= . kPa .... Y = 16 kN/m³ 3 m c = 0 water table (WT) o'= 35° Ysat= 19 kN/m³ 2 m c'= 17 kN/m³ o'= 30° ysat= 20 kN/m³ 3 m c'= 0 kN/m³ o'= 42° ysat= 21 kN/m³ 4 m /m³

1. Assume that the retaining wall in the figure can yield sufficiently. Plot the distribution of pressure acting on the wall surface, as shown in Figure below. Calculate the total thrust on the wall and determine its point of application. Friction between retaining wall and backfill is neglected q= . kPa .... Y = 16 kN/m³ 3 m c = 0 water table (WT) o'= 35° Ysat= 19 kN/m³ 2 m c'= 17 kN/m³ o'= 30° ysat= 20 kN/m³ 3 m c'= 0 kN/m³ o'= 42° ysat= 21 kN/m³ 4 m /m³

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter14: Lateral Earth Pressure: Curved Failure Surface

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