When a retaining wall moves away from the backfill, the pressure exerted on the wall is termed as

When a retaining wall moves away from the backfill, the pressure exert

1.	When a retaining wall moves away from the backfill, the pressure exerted on the wall is termed as
A.	passive earth pressure
B.	swelling pressure
C.	pore pressure
D.	active earth pressure
Answer» E.

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