2. Design the anchored sheet pile wall supporting a loose sand fill as shown in the following Figure. GWT is at the same height on both sides, and assume yw=10kN/m³. Based on the log spiral solutions, the K, for the loose sand is 0.3 while the K₂ and Kp for the dense sand are 0.2 and 13.125, respectively. Using the free earth support method, do the following: a) For a factor of safety of 2 on the passive resistance, determine the required depth of penetration depth, D. (initial trial with D'=1.5m) b) Determine the bending moment and the anchor load. c) Select a sheet pile section from the Table 9.1 (E-210x10³ MN/m² and fa-210 MN/m²)

2. Design the anchored sheet pile wall supporting a loose sand fill as shown in the following Figure. GWT is at the same height on both sides, and assume yw=10kN/m³. Based on the log spiral solutions, the K, for the loose sand is 0.3 while the K₂ and Kp for the dense sand are 0.2 and 13.125, respectively. Using the free earth support method, do the following: a) For a factor of safety of 2 on the passive resistance, determine the required depth of penetration depth, D. (initial trial with D'=1.5m) b) Determine the bending moment and the anchor load. c) Select a sheet pile section from the Table 9.1 (E-210x10³ MN/m² and fa-210 MN/m²)

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