Failure Envelopes and Earth Pressure MCQs

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Q71.
The factor that is responsible for inclination of resultant pressure to the retaining wall is __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Frictional force
Q72.
If the sand filled behind the retaining wall with saturated water with water, then the possible lateral pressure is __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Lateral pressure due to submerged weight and Lateral pressure due to water
Q73.
The earth pressure at rest exerted on a retaining structure can be calculated using __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Theory of elasticity
Q74.
The value of K₀(coefficient of earth pressure at rest) for loose sand is __________
Discuss
Answer: (c).0.4
Q75.
The expression for K₀ as given by Jacky is ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).K₀ = 1 – sin φ
Q76.
What will be the coefficient of earth pressure at rest for a rigid retaining wall, If the backfill consists of cohesion less soil having φ = 26°?
Discuss
Answer: (c).0.5616
Q77.
For a dry backfill with no surcharge, the active earth pressure intensity is _________
Discuss
Answer: (a).pₐ=Kₐ γH
Q78.
The resultant active pressure per unit length of wall for dry backfill with no surcharge is _______
Discuss
Answer: (a).\(P_a=\frac{1}{2}K_aγH^2\)
Q79.
The resultant active pressure per unit length of wall for dry backfill with no surcharge acting at _________ above the base of wall.
Discuss
Answer: (d).H/3
Q80.
For a submerged backfill, the active earth pressure is given by _________
Discuss
Answer: (c).pₐ=Kₐγ’z+γwz