QUESTION 18 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: «=34°, y=115 pcf Retained soil: 0=300, y=115 pcf Design: UX geogrid is used: Tallowable = 1500 lb/ft, reinforcement length = 14 ft, vertical spacing of the reinforcement = 18"
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What is the factor of safety for pullout? (Assuming F*=0.20 and a=0.6) (4th layer) O A.3.6 O B.4.0 O C.6.1 OD.7.2
QUESTION 18 A 20 ft high MSE wall is to be designed using geogrid reinforcement to support a roadway segment by 1-10 EB
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QUESTION 18 A 20 ft high MSE wall is to be designed using geogrid reinforcement to support a roadway segment by 1-10 EB
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