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Civil Engineering MCQs
Q
If A is the area of the foundation of a retaining wall carrying a load W and retaining earth of weight w per unit volume, the minimum depth (h) of the foundation from the free surface of the earth, is )/(1 + sin )]_________________?
AA. H = (w/aw) [(1 –
BB. H = (w/aw) [(1 + )/(1 + sin )]
CC. H = (w/aw) [(1 – )/(1 + sin )]²
DD. H w/aw) [(1 – )/(1 + sin )]²
Correct Answer:
C. C. H = (w/aw) [(1 – )/(1 + sin )]²