Discussion :: Soil Mechanics and Foundation
- 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 : Option A
Explanation :
Explanation Not Provided
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