Question: 1 - For the active thrust on the smooth vertical wall shown in the figure and assuming that the entire backfill is in the active

1- For the active thrust on the smooth vertical wall shown in the figure and assuming that the entire backfill is in the active state Ka=1-sin1+sin :
A- Draw the lateral earth pressure diagram showing all stresses.
B- Calculate the total force acting on the wall. (do not calculate its location)
2- It is proposed to build a 10 story building with a mat foundation of 15m20m, in a saturated clay where cu =60kNm2,=18.5kNm3. Assume approximately 16kNm2 per floor for the live and dead loads.
At what depth would you place the mat to make this a fully compensated foundation?
1 - For the active thrust on the smooth vertical

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