Question: QUESTION 2 [ 2 5 MARKS ] The cantilever retaining wall shown in Figure 2 is filled with granular material having a unit weight =

QUESTION 2[25 MARKS]
The cantilever retaining wall shown in Figure 2 is filled with granular material having a unit weight =19kNm3 and an angle of internal friction, O?=29. Assume the allowable bearing pressure of the soil is 150kNm2, sliding friction coefficient is 0.577 and the unit weight of reinforced concrete =24kNm3. Weep holes are provided behind the wall.
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RCD2601 MAJOR TEST 32024
Given:
Concrete characteristics strength, fcu=25MPa
Reinforcement steel yield strength, fy =450MPa
Use Cover to reinforcement =40mm and Y20 reinforcement bars for effective depth Use the relevant Code of Practice to do the following:
2.1 Determine the factors of safety against sliding and overturning.
(15 marks)
2.2 Calculate ground bearing pressure.
(5 marks)
2.3 Determine the main flexural reinforcement bar for the stem of the wall.
(10marks
Figure 2: Cantilever retaining wall
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QUESTION 2 [ 2 5 MARKS ] The cantilever retaining

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