Question: ( 6 ) A retaining wall, A cantilever retaining wall of 7 meter height retains sand. The properties of the sand are: e = 0

(6) A retaining wall, A cantilever retaining wall of 7 meter height retains sand. The properties of the
sand are: e=0.5,O?=30 and Gs=2.7. Using Rankine's theory determine the active earth pressure
at the base when the backfill is (i) dry, (ii) saturated and (iii) submerged, and also the resultant active
force in each case. In addition determine the total water pressure under the submerged condition.
(15 Marks)
( 6 ) A retaining wall, A cantilever retaining

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