A retaining wall having a smooth vertical back retains a soil mass for a depth of...

A retaining wall having a smooth vertical back retains a soil mass for a depth of 9 m. The soil has the following properties: cu = 34 kPa; u= 0º; γ = 18kN/m3 . Assume groundwater table is well below the base of the retaining wall and NO rainwater in the tension crack.

Calculate the depth of tension crack (in m).

Calculate the resultant active thrust (in kN/m)

Calculate the point of application from base (in m).

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