Question

differentiate between active and passive earth pressure ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Active earth pressure is the one that is exerted by the soil that tends to overturn or slide the retaining wall. ... Passive earth pressure is the one exerted from the other side and that tends to stabilize it. Generally, it is applied near the "toe" of the wall.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Active earth pressure is the one that is exerted by the soil that tends to overturn or slide the retaining wall. It is unfavorable to stability of the wall.

Passive earth pressure is the one exerted from the other side and that tends to stabilize it. Generally, it is applied near the "toe" of the wall.

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