Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The active earth pressure condition occurs when a retaining wall
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Choose the correct answer
A
does not move at all
B
moves into the backfill
C
is underwater only
D
moves away from the backfill
Correct Answer
D. moves away from the backfill
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Wall movement away mobilizes active pressure, reducing lateral stress.
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