For a dry backfill with no surcharge, the active earth pressure intens – McqOptions

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1.	For a dry backfill with no surcharge, the active earth pressure intensity is _________
A.	p<sub>a</sub>=K<sub>a</sub> H
B.	p<sub>a</sub>= H
C.	p<sub>a</sub>=K<sub>a</sub> H
D.	p<sub>a</sub>=K<sub>a</sub>
Answer» B. p<sub>a</sub>= H

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