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What is the maximum possible backfill angle or in other words If the backfill angle exceeds angle of friction, how to calculate lateral earth pressure

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Zerihun Mulugeta

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What is the maximum possible backfill angle or in other words If the backfill angle exceeds angle of friction, how to calculate lateral earth pressure?
 
is there a way to calculate a lateral pressure if the back slope exceeds the internal friction angle,?
 

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You can read it from a log spiral chart or use the graphical method
 
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