Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion
Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 14 (Q.No. 24)
24.
Consider the following statements
The main reinforcement in the counterfort in a counterfort retaining wall of R.C.C is provided on the :
1. inclined face in front of counterfort.
2. bottom face in. back counterfort.
3. inclined face in back counterfort.
4. bottom face in front counterfort.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
The main reinforcement in the counterfort in a counterfort retaining wall of R.C.C is provided on the :
1. inclined face in front of counterfort.
2. bottom face in. back counterfort.
3. inclined face in back counterfort.
4. bottom face in front counterfort.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.
Arun Kumar Meena said:
11 months ago
When retaining earth in the side of the counterfort then it is known as a back counterfort.
And when the retaining earth is on the opposite side of the counterfort then it is known as the front counterfort or buttress wall.
And when the retaining earth is on the opposite side of the counterfort then it is known as the front counterfort or buttress wall.
Darshan said:
6 years ago
What is front and back counterfort? Can anyone explain?
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