Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Active earth pressure: gamma=18.5 kN/m³, H=4.5 m and Ka=0.35. Resultant active thrust per metre is:
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Choose the correct answer
A
29.14 kN/m
B
131.12 kN/m
C
32.78 kN/m
D
65.56 kN/m
Correct Answer
D. 65.56 kN/m
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For dry level backfill, Pa = 0.5 Ka gamma H².
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