Question: Cross - section of a retaining structure is shown below. The figure is drawn to scale. ( 1 c m = 1 m ) .

Cross-section of a retaining structure is shown below. The figure is drawn to scale.
(1cm=1m). The relevant parameters of the soil are: c'=20kPa, soil - wall adhesion =
16kPa,O?'=30,=23(=17kNm3,sat=20kNm3). Using Coulomb Wedge
Analysis (graphical approach is acceptable) and considering the effect of tension crack zone in
the solution, calculate the total active thrust on the wall for the indicated trial failure plane.
Cross - section of a retaining structure is shown

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