Question

Q12. A retaining wall retains a sand start with = 30° up to its top. If a uniform surcharge
of 9t/m2 is subsequently put on the sand strata, then the increase for the lateral earth
pressure intensity on an wall will be
(a) 3t/m2
(b) 8 t/m2
(c) 4 t/m2
(d) 1 t/m2​

Answer 1

Answer:

8 t/m2

Explanation: