Question 3 125-Points Assume that the retaining wall shown in the figure below can yield suffieiently...
(1) Assume that the retaining wall shown in Fig. 1 can yield sufficiently to develop an active state. Determine the Rankine active force per unit length of the wall and the location of the resultant line of action. Given: 9 = 15 kN/mʻ, Hi = 3m, H2 = 6m, y1=19 kN/m, 61 = 28°, C'=0, Y 2 = y s =22 kN/m², 62 = 34°, ca'= 0.( 40%) Groundwater table H2 Fig. I
Refer to the 15-m-high wall shown in the figure. Assume that the retaining wall shown in figure can yield sufficiently to develop an active state (i.e., before the tensile crack occurs).(a) Determine the Rankine active force per unit length of the wall.(b) Determine the location of the resultant line of action.Assume, γw = 10 kN/m3
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(8 marks) 4. A vertical retaining wall (shown in the figure below) is 8 m high with horizontal backfill. the properties of the backfill are as shown on the figure. Determine a. the Rankine active force per unit length of the wall before the occurrence of the tensile crack. Yw 9.81 kN/m3. b. The location of the Rankine active force. qs 20 kN/㎡ 5 m 2 Sandy Clay 3 m Sand
QUESTION 3 (40 Points) A concrete cantilever retaining wall is shown in the figure below. Using Rankine's Theory for the earth pressures, check stability against overturning and sliding. CLEARLY STATE THE REASONS FOR ANY ASSUMPTIONS YOU MAY MAKE. →lak Ground level I=I =//= y = ? 0 = ? c=0 Unit weightconcrete =24kN/m Pp=0 | 7 m 721211 Pick your own input data for the variables a, b,d,e, f such that a<f and that all the dimensions will make sense...
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1. Assume that the retaining wall in the figure can vield sufficiently. Plot the distribution of pressure acting on the wall surface, as shown in Figure below. Calculate the total thrust on the wall and determine its point of application. Friction between retaining wall and backfill is neglected. I will be assigned according to the last two digits of the student number. (eng. student number 650170090, will assign a:=90 kPa). q= .... kPa y= 16 EN/m 3 m C=0...
Question 4 We consider the anchored retaining wall shown in Figure 3. 2 m Pmax = 100 kN/m* Medium sand: 18 N/m3 % - 30 6/0= 2/3 8 m 3 m Figure 3. Anchored retaining wall. (a) Sketch the earth pressure distributions corresponding to "free earth support" conditions at the front and back of the wall (with maximum values indicated). (b) Show that the anchor strength is sufficient. (c) Show that the embedment depth is sufficient. (d) Determine the necessary...
Questlon 3 The cantilever retaining wall shown below supports a granular material of saturated density of 1900 kg/m2 and allowable bearing pressure of 125 kN/m Check the stablity of the wall a. b. Determine the actual bearing pressures and Design the bending reinforcement using high yield steel fy 500 N/mm and fc-35 N/mm 350 All dimenslons are in mm 4800 450 700 1100 400 2300
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.
5) (25 points) A sheet pile wall is constructed as shown in the figure. Groundwater m below the ground surface Soil properties for clay: c' Soil properties for sand:4, 10 kPa, φ,-26", and γ = 18 kN/㎡ 32°, and -20 kNm? a. 20 points) Plot active and passive lateral earth pressures on both si b. (5 points) Calculate the passive horizontal force acting on the wall. 20 kN/m2 clay sand 2 m wall
RCD3601/101/0/2019 QUESTION 8 Figura o shows the section through a neonased reinforced concrete cantilever retaining wall that will be situated on a property boundary. Grade 30/19 concrete and high tensile steel reinforcement is to be The backfill behind the wall is sloping at an angle of 15º measured from the horizontal and is subjected to an imposed load of 2.5 kN/m². A geotechnical report gave the following soil parameters: • Unit weight of soil (V) = 17 kN/m • Angle...