Coulomb's wedge theory assumes that

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Coulomb's wedge theory assumes that

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A . back fill is dry, cohesionless, homogeneous and isotropic

B . slip surface is the plane which passes through the heel of the wall

C . sliding wedge itself acts as a rigid body and the value of earth pressure is obtained by considering the limiting equilibrium of the wedge

D . all the above.

Answer: Option D
Answer: (d).all the above.

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