problem 4: For the retaining wall shown, Determine a. the active lateral earth pressure distribution b....
Problem 1 For the cantilever retaining wall shown in Fig. 1, determine the factor of safety with respect to overturning, sliding, and bearing capacity. Use Rankine method to calculate the earth pressure. 18 in 100 Fig. 1 7 = 117 pcf (= 340 C = 0 4ft 30 in 6ft y = 110 pcf = 18 C = 800 psf
You have to review the design of a cantilevered concrete retaining wall designed for the height and soil as shown in the figure. Please check the design and provide your recommendation for the following situation: - 200 psf Surcharge load on top of the backfill material Lean clay at foundation same soil for backfill Dry unit weight of soil Cohesion/adhesion of the clay/concrete Bearing capacity of the soil Active earth pressure coefficient Ignore the effect of ground water table Unit...
Solve part 2, CV 5263 HW 1 (2018-19) Name: Problem 2: Lateral Earth Pressure Theories For both part 1 and part 2 determine: e Magnitude of active resultant force per length of wall e Location (height) of the active resultant force from the base of wall Direction (angle above horizontal) of the active resultant force Horizontal component of the active resultant force per length of wall Vertical component of the active resultant force per length of wall . Part 1:...
( You do not have to solve number 2. I need number 3.) Problem 2(15 points). Refer to Figure 2 below. Given the height of the retaining wall, H is 18ft, the backfill is a saturated clay with, ф, 0°, c-500 lb/ft, Y-120 lb/ft. sat (a) Determine the Rankine active pressure distribution diagram behind the wall. Determine the depth of the tensile crack, zc (c) Estimate the Rankine active force per foot length of the wall before and after the occurrence...
Sove for part 1 CV 5263 HW 1 (2018-19) Name: Problem 2: Lateral Earth Pressure Theories For both part 1 and part 2 determine: Magnitude of active resultant force per length of wall Location (height) of the active resultant force from the base of wall Direction (angle above horizontal) of the active resultant force Horizontal component of the active resultant force per length of wall Vertical component of the active resultant force per length of wall . Part 1: Coulomb...
Consider the following concrete retaining wall: 1.5ft La = 12° Sand: y = 115pcf 16ft d' = 32° c'=0 d' = (2/3) Concrete: y = 150pcf TAVI- N 3ft 5ft '1.5ft 6.5ft y = 120pcf ' = 22°C' = 200psf Clay Use Rankine active earth pressure with: cosa - Ka = cosa- cosa + cosa - cos2 cos2a - cos20 a. Calculate Rankine active and passive lateral forces and show their location onthe diagram. b. Calculate the factor of safety...
Problem 4 Draw the active lateral pressure diagram for the wall shown (assume infinitely long wall) and determine the resultant lateral force and its location Determine the factor of safety against over-turning Given: Soil angle of internal friction 340 Dry unit weight of soil 118 PCF, Unit Weight of Concrete 150 PCF 5 ft 1.3
Problem 4: A cross section of the concrete retaining wall system is presented in Figure 4. Check the factor of safety against overturning of the wall. 1 ft 5ft c= 200 psf, Ф-15 deg..v #108 pcf 8 ft c=200 psf, Φ = 15 deg, ysat 122 pcf 8 ft 2 ft 2 ft 4 ft 1.5ft 12 ft Figure 4 Concrete Retaining Wall System
Problem 2 (60 points) A gravity wall with granular backfill and inclined surface is shown in Fig. 2. The friction angles between the backfill and the wall (8) -20°, and the soil and base of the wall (n) - 15'. The adhesion between the soil and the base of the wall (C)-110 psf. (B-5 ft) Je=50 2 ft inclination angle H 15 ft Gravity Wall Granular backfill 0=320 y = 115 pcf y = 150 pcf Base Soil Ca =...
A gravity retaining wall is shown in figure. Use Rankine active earth pressure theory. Determine:a. The factor of safety against overturningb. The factor of safety against slidingc. The factor of safety for bearing capacityd. The pressure on the soil at the toe and heelAssume, γconcrete = 24 kN/m3. Also, consider the weight of the soil behind the wall and consider the passive earth pressure.