The wedge theory of earth pressure is based on the concept of                    

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• The forces acting on the trial wedge which is used for finding Rankine’s active earth pressure is                      
• For an inclined back and surcharge, if P1, is horizontal pressure and W is weight of soil wedge, then the total pressure is given by
• Which of the following is a basic assumption of the wedge theory?
• In Coulomb’s wedge theory, the angle λ is referred as                        
• The φ-line in wedge theory can also be called as                      
• The wedge-shaped portion of the backfill tending to move with the wall is called
• All available graphs and tables, used for finding earth pressure is based on
• Originally, Rankine’s theory of lateral earth pressure can be applied to only                
• Explanation: The earth pressure at rest, exerted on the back of the rigid, unyielding retaining structure, can be calculated using theory of elasticity.
• What will be the co-efficient of passive earth pressure, at a depth of 8m in cohesion less soil sand with an angle of internal friction of 30° when the water rises to the ground level?