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Regarding earth pressure, which is correct?

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Assuming that a retaining wall stands on ground, passive earth pressure occurs when the wall and soil moves toward the backfill of soil.

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assuming that a retaining wall stands on ground, Active earth pressure occurs when the wall and soil moves away from the backfill of soil.

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When you calculate total lateral pressure acting against submerged retaining wall, groundwater is not considered.

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Calculation for lateral pressure provides design/construction parameters for __________. select one which is the least relevant.

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The ratio of Ph to Pv in a soil mass is known as the ___________ at rest.

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Rankine theory is based on several assumptions. which assumption is not used for Rankine theory?

Vertical and lateral earth pressure are equal.

1) Option B is correct. Active lateral pressure is typically less than vertical pressure at rest

2) True. passive earth pressure occurs when the wall and soil moves toward the backfill of soil.

3) True. Active earth pressure occurs when the wall and soil moves away from the backfill of soil.

4) False. When you calculate total lateral pressure acting against submerged retaining wall, groundwater is considered.

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