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• The forces acting on the trial wedge which is used for finding Rankine’s active earth pressure is                      
• The analytical methods used for finding bearing capacity of footing is based on
• The wedge theory of earth pressure is based on the concept of                    
• The values derived from penetration tests can be used for finding                          
• 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
• 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?
• Originally, Rankine’s theory of lateral earth pressure can be applied to only                
• The earth pressure at rest exerted on a retaining structure can be calculated using
• 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 coefficient of earth pressure at rest for a rigid retaining wall, If the backfill consists of cohesion less soil having φ = 26°?