Discussion :: GATE Civil
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A smooth rigid retaining wall moves as shown in the sketch causing the backfill material to fail. The backfill material is homogeneous and isotropic, and obeys the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. The major principal stress is
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parallel to the wall face and acting downwards
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normal to the wall face
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oblique to the wall face acting downwards
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oblique to the wall face acting upwards
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Answer : Option B
Explanation :
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