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If the backfill has unit weight of 18 KN/m^2 and surcharge of 36 KN/m^2, then find the equivalent height of surcharge.

(a) 4m

(b) 56m

(c) 2m

(d) 86m

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Asked question is from Earth Pressure Problems topic in section Failure Envelopes & Earth Pressure of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct option is (c) 2m

The explanation: Given,

q= 36 kN/m^3

γ= 18 kN/m^3

\(Z_e = \frac{q}{γ} = \frac{36}{18}=2m.\)

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