Distinguish among active and passive earth pressure, Civil Engineering

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Distinguish among  'active' and 'passive' earth pressure.

Describe clearly Rebhann's graphical construction method to evaluate the earth pressure on a retaining wall. What are the advantages or disadvantages of Culmann's graphical method as compared to Rebhann's graphical method? State your answer by working out an example, assuming suitable data.

 


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