Question: Redo Problem 16.16 using Eqs. (16.52) and (16.56) to determine the magnitude and location of the active thrust on the wall. Problem 16.16 Refer to

Redo Problem 16.16 using Eqs. (16.52) and (16.56) to determine the magnitude and location of the active thrust on the wall.


Problem 16.16

Refer to Figure 16.17. Given H = 6 m, γ = 18.5 kN/m3, ϕ' = 33°, δ' = 22°, c' = 0, α = 10°, and β = 80°, use Eqs. (16.50) and (16.51) to determine the magnitude of the active thrust on the wall, assuming earthquake loading with the following parameters: kv = 0 and kh = 0.15.


Figure 16.17

Granular backfill c' = 0 W H F Pae


Eqs. (16.50)

Granular backfill c' = 0 W H F Pae


Eqs. (16.51)


Eqs. (16.52)


Eqs. (16.52)

Granular backfill c' = 0 W H F Pae

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