Homework #2

Due: Sept. 6, 2022, before end of day

CEG6515

1. What is the total active force per meter of wall for the soil-wall system shown in the figure using the Coulomb
theory? Assuming a triangular distribution of active pressure over the wall, where does the resultant act? (Do
not use the trial wedge approach in this problem)

2. What is the total active force per unit width of wall and what is the location of the resultant for the system
shown in the following figure? Use Coulomb equations and assume smooth wall. (Do not use the trial wedge
approach to solve this problem)

3. Using the trial wedge approach, calculate the resultant force on the wall shown below. What is its
magnitude and angle of inclination? Note: the surcharge pressure is also a function of θ.

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