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5.1 Theory of arching in soils and its practical applications
5.2 Bracing for open cuts
5.3 Earth pressure against bracing in cuts
5.4 Strut loads
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Numerical
1. Determine the forces in the 3 struts for the bracing system shown below.
Take g= 18 KN/m3, c= 40 KN/m2 and spacing between struts as 2 m. Also
determine the maximum BM in the walls.
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