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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