Question: The nominal 8 in solid grouted concrete block masonry retaining wall shown in the following illustration has a specified strength of 1 5 0 0

The nominal 8 in solid grouted concrete block masonry retaining wall shown in the following illustration has a specified strength of 1500lbfin2 and a modulus of elasticity of 1,000,000lbfin2. The reinforcement consists of no.4 grade 60 bars at 16 in . centers. The wall retains a soil with an equivalent fluid pressure of 30lbfftft, and the self-weight of the wall may be neglected. Is the wall adequate? Consider 1' length of the wall, and use SD Method.
The nominal 8 in solid grouted concrete block

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