Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Passive earth pressure is generally:
Soil MechanicsSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
Greater than active earth pressure
B
Independent of phi
C
Equal to zero
D
Less than active pressure always
Correct Answer
A. Greater than active earth pressure
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Passive resistance mobilizes when wall moves toward soil and is larger than active pressure.
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