Question: PART 3 : RETAINING WALL ( 3 0 % ) A concrete retaining wall ( c = 1 5 0 l b f l 3

PART 3: RETAINING WALL (30%)
A concrete retaining wall (c=150lbfl3) supporting a cohesionless backfill and surcharge pressure q=250lbf2 is shown in the figure.
a. Calculate the factor of safety against sliding (15%)
b. Calculate the factor of safety against overtuming (15%)
PART 3 : RETAINING WALL ( 3 0 % ) A concrete

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