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The essential feature of reinforced earth is that __________ develops between compacted layer of earth and reinforcing elements.

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The essential feature of reinforced earth is that __________ develops between compacted layer of earth and reinforcing elements.

(a) friction

(b) tension

(c) compression

(d) shear

This question was posed to me in unit test.

This intriguing question originated from Reinforced Earth in section Reinforced Earth and Geotextiles of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct answer is (a) friction

Best explanation: The reinforced earth consists of a compacted soil mass within which reinforcing elements are embedded. The essential feature of the reinforced earth is that friction develops between compacted layer of earth and reinforcing elements.

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