Bundle: Principles Of Geotechnical Engineering, Loose-leaf Version, 9th + Mindtap Engineering, 2 Terms (12 Months) Printed Access Card
Bundle: Principles Of Geotechnical Engineering, Loose-leaf Version, 9th + Mindtap Engineering, 2 Terms (12 Months) Printed Access Card
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ISBN: 9781337583817
Author: Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.1P
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Find the passive force Pp per unit length of the wall using Terzaghi and Peck’s wedge theory.

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Answer to Problem 14.1P

The passive force Pp per unit length of the wall using Terzaghi and Peck’s wedge theory is 2,997kN/m_.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The height (H) of the retaining wall is 6.0 m.

The soil friction angle ϕ is 40°.

The unit weight γ of the granular backfill is 18.5kN/m3.

The equation for the angle of wall friction δ is 12ϕ.

Calculation:

Determine the angle of wall friction δ using the relation.

δ=12ϕ

Substitute 40° for ϕ.

δ=12(40°)=20°

Calculate passive force Pp per unit length of the wall using Terzaghi and Peck’s wedge theory using the relation.

Pp=12KpγH2

Here, Kp is the passive earth pressure coefficient.

Refer Figure (14.4) “Variation of Kp with ϕ and δ based on the procedure of Terzaghi and Peck’s” in the text book.

Take the passive earth pressure coefficient for the soil having friction angle of 40° and angle of wall friction of 20° as 9.0.

Substitute 9.0 for Kp, 18.5kN/m3 for γ, and 6.0 m for H.

Pp=12×9.0×18.5×6.02=5,9942=2,997kN/m

Thus, the passive force Pp per unit length of the wall using Terzaghi and Peck’s wedge theory is 2,997kN/m_.

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