Strength of Materials - Engineering

Q1:

The Rankine's theory for active earth pressure is based on the assumption that

A the retained material is homogeneous and cohesionless

B the frictional resistance between the retaining wall and the retained material is neglected

C the failure of the retained material takes place along a plane called rupture plane

D all of the above

ANS:D - all of the above

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