Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Factor of safety against sliding of retaining wall is ratio of
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Choose the correct answer
A
overturning moment to weight
B
resisting horizontal force to driving horizontal force
C
water pressure to earth pressure
D
stem height to base width
Correct Answer
B. resisting horizontal force to driving horizontal force
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Sliding stability compares friction/passive resistance with lateral thrust.
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