Assuming H=4.5m, y=20 kN/m³, p=36°, and 8-18 °, calculate the distribution ofearth pressure, and the magnitude and location of the resultant force per unit width ofthe wall for the following cases:SandUnit weight = y(or density = p)c'=())8 (angle of wall friction) = (a) Using Rankine's theory for the active condition and log spiral failure surface (byCaquot and Kerisel) for passive condition.b) Using Coulomb's theory for both active and passive condition.c) Comment on the previous results. Which solution will you choose for active andpassive condition, respectively?

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Assuming H=4.5m, y-20 kN/m³, o'=36°, and 8-18 °, calculate the distribution of earth pressure, and the magnitude and location of the resultant force per unit width of the wall for the following cases: H Asan Sand Unit weight = y(or density = p) c'=0) 8 (angle of wall friction) = ()

Assuming H=4.5m, y-20 kN/m³, o'=36°, and 8-18 °, calculate the distribution of earth pressure, and the magnitude and location of the resultant force per unit width of the wall for the following cases: H Asan Sand Unit weight = y(or density = p) c'=0) 8 (angle of wall friction) = ()

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Assuming H=4.5m, y=20 kN/m³, p=36°, and 8-18 °, calculate the distribution of
earth pressure, and the magnitude and location of the resultant force per unit width of
the wall for the following cases:
Sand
Unit weight = y(or density = p)
c'=())
8 (angle of wall friction) = (
a) Using Rankine's theory for the active condition and log spiral failure surface (by
Caquot and Kerisel) for passive condition.
b) Using Coulomb's theory for both active and passive condition.
c) Comment on the previous results. Which solution will you choose for active and
passive condition, respectively?

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