Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

In the active state of plastic equilibrium behind a retaining wall, the wall

Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM

Choose the correct answer

A

Moves away from the backfill

B

Moves towards the backfill

C

Does not move in any direction

D

Sinks only

Correct Answer

C. Does not move in any direction

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Active condition develops when the wall yields away from the backfill

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