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Discussion Forum : Building Construction - Section 2 (Q.No. 7)
Building Construction
7.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
The retaining wall should be structurally capable to resist the applied earth pressure
The section of the retaining wall should be so proportioned that it may not overturn by the lateral pressure
The retaining wall should be safe against sliding
The foundation of the retaining wall should not be stressed beyond safe bearing capacity ; due to its weight and the force resulting from the earth pressure
to drain off water from the earth retained, weep holes are provided near the top of the retaining wall.
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Amol said:   1 decade ago
Weep holes are provided at the bottom of the Retaining wall.
Bablu said:   7 years ago
To drain off water from the earth retained, weep holes are provided near the "bottom" of the retaining wall.
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