Computer · Geotechnical Engineering
The active earth pressure intensity caused by a cohesionless backfill on a smooth vertical retaining wall may be reduced by which of the following measures? (i) Properly compacting the backfill to increase its internal friction angle. (ii) Providing an additional external surcharge load on the backfill surface. (iii) Completely saturating the backfill with water. Choose the correct option.
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