Question: b ) A dockside retaining wall 1 0 m high retains a non - cohesive backfill with a horizontal surface level with the top of

b) A dockside retaining wall 10m high retains a non-cohesive backfill with a horizontal surface level with the top of the wall. The properties of the backfill material are, G=2.65,e=0.55, and =32. An additional superimposed load of 20kNm2 is induced at the surface of the backfill due to construction of warehouses and dockyard traffic. Compute the lateral thrust on the wall when the water table is;
(10 Marks)
(i)2m below the level surface,
(ii)5m below the level surface, and
(iii) at the bottom of the wall. Neglect wall friction.
Use =w(Gs+eSr)1+e
b ) A dockside retaining wall 1 0 m high retains

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