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In Problems
13.31
to
13.33
, select approximate di-
mensions for the cantilever retaining wall shown and
determine reinforcing required at base of stem using
those dimensions and the following data:
21
MPa,
f
y
420 MPa,
approximately angle
of internal friction 33
40
. Soil weight
16 kN/m
3
c
f
1
2
max
,
and reinforced concrete weight
23.5 kN/m
3
.
Problem
h
Surcharge
13.31
4 m
None
(
Answer to Problem 13.31:
Use 320 mm stem at base
with
d
250 mm and #16 bars @ 225 mm vertical steel.)
(
Answer to Problem 13.33:
Use 560 mm stem at base
with
d
490 mm and #25 bars @ 225 mm vertical steel.)
13.32
6 m
None
13.33
7 m
4 kN/m
