Question: Assuming H = 4 . 5 m , = 2 0 k N m 3 , ' = 3 6 , and = 1 8

Assuming H=4.5m,=20kNm3,'=36, and =18, calculate the distribution of earth pressure, and the magnitude and location of the resultant force per unit width of the wall for the following cases:
a) Using Rankine's theory for the active condition and log spiral failure surface (by Caquot and Kerisel) for passive condition.
b) Using Coulomb's theory for both active and passive condition.
c) Comment on the previous results. Which solution will you choose for active and passive condition, respectively?
Assuming H = 4 . 5 m , = 2 0 k N m 3 , ' = 3 6 ,

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