Physics · Geotechnical Engineering
Which statement regarding the assumptions of Rankine's theory of earth pressure is INCORRECT?
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- 1The soil element is in a state of plastic equilibrium, i.e., on the verge of failure.
- 2The soil retained by the wall is cohesive in nature.✓
- 3Frictional resistance between the retaining wall and the retained material is neglected.
- 4The face of the wall that retains the backfill is vertical.
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The soil retained by the wall is cohesive in nature.
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