QUIZ #2

Solve the following problems. Show your complete and detailed solution. Finalize your
answer in atleast two decimal places. Kindly pm to me your answer in jpg format on or
before 5:00 pm.

1. A 3-m high wall is shown in Figure A. Determine the Rankine passive force
per unit length of the wall.

Figure A

2. For the retaining wall shown in Figure B, find the Rankine active force per
unit length of the wall and its location with respect to the bottom of the wall.

Figure B

3. A 6m vertical retaining wall is supporting a cohesionless horizontal backfill

having a unit weight of 16kN/m3 and an angle of friction of 33 degrees. It
carries a uniform surcharge of 15kN/m2. Determine the at-rest lateral
strength per unit length of the wall.