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Chapter 13, Problem 13.20P
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Find the Rankine passive force
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For the retaining wall, H = 8 m, 6' = 36°, a = 10°,
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a. Determine the intensity of the Rankine active force at z 2 m, 4 m, and 6 m.
b. Determine the Rankine active force per meter length of the wall and also the
location and direction of the resultant.
12.7
Given: H = 7 m, y = 18 kN/m', ' = 25°, c' = 12 kN/m2,
and a = 10°. Caleulate the Rankine active force per unit length of the wall after the
occurrence of the tensile crack.
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14.9 In Figure 14.13a, let H = 6 m, y = 16.5 kN/m², o' = 30°,
8' = 20°, c' = 0, a = 10°, and ẞ = 80°. Determine the
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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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