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