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Question 3. Estimate the embedment depth, H, for the sheet pile wall shown below. Consider a safet ...
Question 3. Estimate the embedment depth, H, for the sheet pile wall shown below. Consider a safety factor of F=1.5 for the estimation of the passive resistance. (20 Marks) Hint: Use the following expressions to evaluate the mobilized friction angles Pm = tan tan o' F 20 kPa Silty gravel 1m 3 m H = ? = on C Soft clay: Ysat = 20 kN/m³ c' = 0, d' = 32°, w' = 24° Silty gravel: Ysat = 21 kN/m³ c' = 0, o'= 38°, w' = 28.5°