Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
For Rankine active pressure, wall movement is:
Foundation EngineeringSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
towards backfill
B
away from backfill
C
zero only
D
vertical upward
Correct Answer
B. away from backfill
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Active state develops when the wall yields away from the soil mass.
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