For the same value of φ, the backfill is partly submerged to height H – McqOptions

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1.	For the same value of φ, the backfill is partly submerged to height H₂ and the backfill is moist to a depth H₁. Find the lateral pressure intensity at the base of wall.
A.	pₐ=Kₐ γH₁-Kₐ γ’ H₂+γw H₂
B.	pₐ=Kₐ γH₁+Kₐ γ’ H₂+γw H₂
C.	pₐ=Kₐ γH₁+γw H₂
D.	pₐ=Kₐ γH₁+Kₐ γ’ H₂
Answer» C. pₐ=Kₐ γH₁+γw H₂

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