1. Assume that the retaining wall shown can yield sufficiently to develop an active state. Determine the resultant Rankine active force per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant line of action. 0 = 18° Gs = 2.65 48 in e = 0.94 72 in c' = 0 0 = 27° Ysat= c' = 0 90.78 lb ft³
1. Assume that the retaining wall shown can yield sufficiently to develop an active state. Determine the resultant Rankine active force per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant line of action. 0 = 18° Gs = 2.65 48 in e = 0.94 72 in c' = 0 0 = 27° Ysat= c' = 0 90.78 lb ft³
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