Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
For field interpretation of Active Earth Pressure, the issue is retaining wall moving away from backfill. What should be selected?
Soil MechanicsActive Earth PressureMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
active pressure exceeds passive pressure
B
wall movement has no effect
C
lateral pressure reduces to active state
D
lateral pressure rises to passive state
Correct Answer
C. lateral pressure reduces to active state
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