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If δ is the angle of surface friction, then frictional resistance Fi is ___________

(a) Fi=γzi tanδ*surface area of reinforcement

(b) Fi=γzi cosδ

(c) Fi=γzi sinδ*surface area of reinforcement

(d) Fi=γzi cotδ*surface area of reinforcement

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This key question is from Geotextiles in division Reinforced Earth and Geotextiles of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right answer is (a) Fi=γzi tanδ*surface area of reinforcement

Explanation: The frictional resistance of the reinforcement is,

Fi=Ti F, if δ is the angle of surface friction, then,

Fi=γzi tanδ*surface area of reinforcement.

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