Question: Problem 5 ) The soil behind the retaining wall is composed of two layers. The top layer is a sand with an effective angle of

Problem 5) The soil behind the retaining wall is composed of two layers. The top layer is a sand with an effective angle of friction of \phi ^'=19^ and the bottom layer is an over-consolidated clay. A newly-built structure on top of the soil introduces a surcharge of 250 psf. The undrained cohesion of the clay is c_u=45 psf. Calculate the lateral forces from just the soil on the right side of the wall. (20 pts.)

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