Question: For a retaining wall shown in Figure 2 , the wall dimensions are H = 1 0 m , x 1 = 0 . 3

For a retaining wall shown in Figure 2, the wall dimensions are H=10m, x1=0.35m, x2=0.75m,
x3=1.5m, x4=4 m, x5=1.2 m , D=2.0 m, and =15o; and the soil properties are 1=16.8 kN/m3,1=34o,
2=17.6 kN/m3,2=30 o, and c2=10 kN/m2. Calculate the factors of safety with respect overturning
and sliding using Rankines earth pressure theory. The unit weight of the concrete is 23.5 kN/m3. It
is assumed the correction factors k1= k2=2/3.
Comment on the factor of safety values that you determined for this retaining wall. If the values of FS
that you have determined do not meet the design criteria, what measures you suggest for improving
them.
For a retaining wall shown in Figure 2 , the wall

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