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21.
Consider the following assumptions :
1. Failure occurs on a plane surface.
2. Wall is smooth but not necessarily vertical.
3. Failure wedge is a rigid body.
Coulomb's theory of earth pressure is based on assumptions
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3
1 and 2
2 and 3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Priyanka said:   5 years ago
B is correct
Column is valid for rough

Goofy said:   6 years ago
Yes, B is correct.

Dolly said:   7 years ago
B is the correct answer.

Dolly said:   7 years ago
You re right, I agree @Vai.

Vai said:   8 years ago
In Coulomb's theory wall is considered rough.

Correct answer is B.

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