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Write the assumptions made by Coulomb in developing earth pressure theory.
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written 4.1 years ago by gravatar for teamques10 teamques10 ★ 70k

ASSUMPTIONS

  • The backfill is dry,cohesion less,,homogeneous and isotropic.
  • The backfill surface can be planer or inclined.
  • The back of the wall can be inclined to the vertical.
  • Friction is considered between wall material and soil.
  • The sliding wedge is considered as a rigid body.
  • The position and line of action …

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