Originally, Rankine’s theory of lateral earth pressure can be appli – McqOptions

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1.	Originally, Rankine’s theory of lateral earth pressure can be applied to only _______
A.	Cohesion less soil
B.	Cohesive soil
C.	Fine grained soil
D.	Coarse grained soil
Answer» B. Cohesive soil

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