Rankine considered the equilibrium of second soil element at _________

1.	Rankine considered the equilibrium of second soil element at __________
A.	Base of the structure
B.	Below the foundation
C.	Edge of the footing
D.	Top of the foundation
Answer» D. Top of the foundation

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