QUESTION 12 A 20 ft high MSE wall is to be designed using geogrid reinforcement to support a roadway segment by 1-10 EB
Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 12:28 pm
QUESTION 12 A 20 ft high MSE wall is to be designed using geogrid reinforcement to support a roadway segment by 1-10 EB in the east of San Antonio. Material properties: Backfill material: Q=340, y=115 pcf Retained soil: 0=30°, y=115 pcf Design: UX geogrid is used: Tallowable = 1500 lb/ft, reinforcement length = 14 ft, vertical spacing of the reinforcement = 18"
14 ft - - 13 - - 12 I 18" - 1 . -- 1 11 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 10 I - 9 8 20 ft 7 -- 6 -- -- 5 ---
B - - - - A
What is the lateral earth pressure at point A? O A.651 psf O B. 498 psf O C.759 psf O D.721
14 ft - - 13 - - 12 I 18" - 1 . -- 1 11 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 10 I - 9 8 20 ft 7 -- 6 -- -- 5 ---
B - - - - A
What is the lateral earth pressure at point A? O A.651 psf O B. 498 psf O C.759 psf O D.721