Question: Question 1 ( Rubric 5 0 ( 1 . 1 , 1 . 2 ) , 5 0 ( 1 . 3 ) Figure Q

Question 1(Rubric 50(1.1,1.2),50(1.3)
Figure Q1 shows a gravity wall and the assumed triangular soil wedge. The soil consists of homogeneous sand with an angle of friction, '=30 and a unit weight, =20kNm3. The angle of friction between the back of the wall and the soil is =30. All wall dimensions and various angles are shown in the figure.
Calculate the weight of the triangular wedge;
[5 marks]
1.2 Use Coulomb's theory to draw the polygon of forces indicating all angles;
[10 marks]
3 Calculate the magnitude and direction of the active force on the retaining wall.
[15 marks]
Figure Q1
Question 1 ( Rubric 5 0 ( 1 . 1 , 1 . 2 ) , 5 0 (

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