Computer · Soil Mechanics
Which statement best describes the effect of wall movement on earth pressure?
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- 1When a retaining wall moves away from the soil, earth pressure increases to passive pressure.
- 2Passive earth pressure develops when the wall pushes into the soil causing soil compression.✓
- 3Wall movement does not affect earth pressure if soil is cohesionless.
- 4When a retaining wall moves toward the soil, earth pressure decreases to active pressure.
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Passive earth pressure develops when the wall pushes into the soil causing soil compression.
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