Q-1: Figure-1 shows a 4.5-m-high retaining wall. The wall is restrained from yielding. Then find, the following conditions: A) Completely dry soil (no ground water) B) Completely saturated soil system

Q-1: Figure-1 shows a 4.5-m-high retaining wall. The wall is restrained from yielding. Then find, the following conditions: A) Completely dry soil (no ground water) B) Completely saturated soil system

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Q-1: Figure-1 shows a 4.5-m-high retaining wall. The wall is restrained from yielding. Then find, the following conditions:

A) Completely dry soil (no ground water)

B) Completely saturated soil system

3 m
1.5 m
A
B
C
Sand
c' = 0
$' = 35°
y = 15.7 kN/m³
Groundwater table
c' = 0
' = 35°
Y sat
=
19.2 kN/m³

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