Question: 2 2 . A retaining wall 1 2 m high has a horizontal backfill on its vertical face to its base. Under normal conditions the

22. A retaining wall 12 m high has a horizontal backfill on its vertical face to its base. Under normal conditions the backfill has a water content of \(10\%\) and a void ratio of 0.50. The specific gravity of the soil is 2.50 and the angle of internal friction is \(20^{\circ}\). Use Rankine's theory of lateral force. Compute the horizontal force if the backfill is fully saturated with rainwater.
a.145.1
b.1052.4
c.1067.9
d.178.2
2 2 . A retaining wall 1 2 m high has a

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