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The bulk head AD Is subjected to both water and soil-backfill pressures. Assuming AD is “pinned” to the ground at A, determine the horizontal and vertical reactions there and also the required tension in the ground anchor BC necessary for equilibrium. The bulk head has a mass of 800 kg.
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