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The pressure distribution diagram for earth pressure at rest is _______

(a) circular

(b) triangular

(c) rectangular

(d) square

This question was addressed to me in examination.

Query is from Earth Pressure at Rest in section Failure Envelopes & Earth Pressure of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right option is (b) triangular

Explanation: The pressure distribution diagram for earth pressure at rest is triangular. If the retaining wall has a height of H, then the pressure at the base of wall is K0γH. At the top of wall, the pressure is zero.

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