Q
The major principal stress in an element of cohesionless soil within the backfill of a retaining wall is________________?
-
A
A. Vertical if the soil is in an active state of plastic equilibrium
-
B
B. Vertical if the soil is in a passive state of plastic equilibrium
-
C
C. Inclined at 45Β° to the vertical plane
-
D
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A. A. Vertical if the soil is in an active state of plastic equilibrium
