what is not a main force vector in a gravity retaining wall structure? Select th

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what is not a main force vector in a gravity retaining wall structure?

Select three design criteria that check stability of a retaining wall structure.

Retaining wall structure should be designed to resist forces occurred by soil.

select the most appropriate retaining wall backfill soil material.

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Excessive water pressure development in backfill area is not related to effectiveness of water drainage through retaining wall weep holes.

Cohesive soils are typically better foundation material for retaining wall than granular soils due to lower permeation of the soil property.

This is a type of retaining wall first used in France. the retaining wall consists of reinforced strips and geotextile to construct retaining structure using mainly cohesionless soils. What is this type of retaining wall?

when sheet piling is used to construct a retaining wall, Factor of safety is increased by driving the sheet pile deeper into soil.

what is the most common sign of distress regarding retaining wall failure?

Select reason(s) for retaining wall failure (multiple selection)

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1) Option D is coorect. Wind load is not considered in retaining walls design.

2) Option A,B and D is correct. Bearing capacity is not considered.

3)True. Retaining wall means load exerted by soil on the structure. Hence load exerted by soil should be considered.

4) Option B is correct. concrete wall is the most appropriate.

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