Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following statements about retaining wall moving away from backfill is technically sound?
Soil MechanicsActive Earth PressureMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
active pressure exceeds passive pressure
B
wall movement has no effect
C
lateral pressure reduces to active state
D
lateral pressure rises to passive state
Correct Answer
C. lateral pressure reduces to active state
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