Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Passive earth pressure is generally:
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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
Why is this the answer?
Passive resistance mobilizes when wall moves toward soil and is larger than active pressure.
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