Question: The retaining wall shown in figure is supporting a horizontal backfill having a unit weight of 1 8 . 8 8 k N m 3

The retaining wall shown in figure is supporting a horizontal backfill having a unit weight of 18.88kNm3 with an angle of friction of 37. Foundation soil ultimate bearing capacity is 470kPa. Unit weight of concrete is 23.6kNm3
a) Compute the factor of safety against sliding considering passive earth pressure at the toe. Ans:2.94
b) Compute factor of safety against overturning. Ans:3.66
c) Compute the factor of safety against bearing failure. Ans:3.47
The retaining wall shown in figure is supporting

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