A frictionless wall shown in Figure Q4 is retaining a saturated soil during a foundation excavation. Neglect seepage effects. Yar = 21 kN/m Ø' = 28° 3m 5m Yut = 24 kN/m? Ø' - 31° Base Figure Q4 Calculate the active lateral earth pressure distribution with depth. Calculate the magnitude the active forces.

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A frictionless wall shown in Figure Q4 is retaining a saturated soil during a foundation
excavation. Neglect seepage effects.
3m
Ysat = 21 kN/m?
Ø' = 28°
5m
Ysat = 24 kN/m
Ø' - 31°
Base
Figure Q4
(a)
Calculate the active lateral earth pressure distribution with depth.
(b)
Calculate the magnitude the active forces.
Transcribed Image Text:Q4 A frictionless wall shown in Figure Q4 is retaining a saturated soil during a foundation excavation. Neglect seepage effects. 3m Ysat = 21 kN/m? Ø' = 28° 5m Ysat = 24 kN/m Ø' - 31° Base Figure Q4 (a) Calculate the active lateral earth pressure distribution with depth. (b) Calculate the magnitude the active forces.
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