A retaining wall is shown in Figure 13.37. For each problem, determine the Rankine active force,...

 

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A retaining wall is shown in Figure 13.37. For each problem, determine the Rankine active force, Pa, per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant. Problem H H, o' (deg) o' (deg) Y1 Y2 13.13 14 ft 7 ft 103 Ib/ft 127 Ib/ft 28 28 Surcharge = q Sand YI ci = 0 Groundwater table H Sand Y2 (saturated unit weight) cz = 0 Frictionless wall Figure 13.37 A retaining wall is shown in Figure 13.37. For each problem, determine the Rankine active force, Pa, per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant. Problem H H, o' (deg) o' (deg) Y1 Y2 13.13 14 ft 7 ft 103 Ib/ft 127 Ib/ft 28 28 Surcharge = q Sand YI ci = 0 Groundwater table H Sand Y2 (saturated unit weight) cz = 0 Frictionless wall Figure 13.37