Question 1: The cross-section of a cantilever retaining wall is shown below. Calculate the factor of safety with regards to overturning, sliding and bearing capacity (Use Rankine). Use Yeonerete = 23.58 kN/m³ and k, = k, = 2/3 10 0.5 m [H,=0.458 m Y =18 kN/m³ dj=30° e';=0 H2=6m 10 1.5 m = D 0.7 m [Hz=0.7 m 2=19 kN/m³ d½=20° cz=40 kN/m² + 0.7 m →+ 0.7 m →l+ 2.6 m

Question 1: The cross-section of a cantilever retaining wall is shown below. Calculate the factor of safety with regards to overturning, sliding and bearing capacity (Use Rankine). Use Yeonerete = 23.58 kN/m³ and k, = k, = 2/3 10 0.5 m [H,=0.458 m Y =18 kN/m³ dj=30° e';=0 H2=6m 10 1.5 m = D 0.7 m [Hz=0.7 m 2=19 kN/m³ d½=20° cz=40 kN/m² + 0.7 m →+ 0.7 m →l+ 2.6 m

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter15: Retaining Walls, Braced Cuts, And Sheet Pile Walls

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15.9P

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