Question: Redo Problem 15.8 when = 10 and = 0 . Data From Problem 15.8 Refer to Figure 15.22. Given: =

Redo Problem 15.8 when θ = 10ο and α = 0ο.


Data From Problem 15.8

Refer to Figure 15.22. Given: θ = 0, α = 0ο, H = 5 m, γ = 15 kN/m3, ϕ' = 30ο, and δ' =158. Estimate the passive force, Pp, per unit length of the wall using Caquot and Kerisel’s solution (Figure 15.6 and Table 15.6).

H FIGURE 15.22 Granular backfill Y c' = 0 8'


H FIGURE 15.22 Granular backfill Y c' = 0 8'

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