For the design of retaining walls, the minimum factor of safety agains – McqOptions

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1.	For the design of retaining walls, the minimum factor of safety against overturning is taken as
A.	1.5
B.	2.0
C.	2.5
D.	3.0
Answer» C. 2.5

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