If a backfill has unit weight of 12 KN/m^3 and the equivalent height of surcharge as 3m, then find the surcharge.

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If a backfill has unit weight of 12 KN/m^3 and the equivalent height of surcharge as 3m, then find the surcharge.

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William · Answer 1 · 2022-02-09T18:47:21+0000

Right option is (c) 36 KN/m^2

To elaborate: Given,

γ = 12 kN/m^3

Ze = 3m

Therefore q = Ze γ= 3×12= 36 kN/m^2.

If a backfill has unit weight of 12 KN/m^3 and the equivalent height of surcharge as 3m, then find the surcharge.

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