Consider the following statements regarding Coulomb’s theory of earth pressure:
1. It is based on wedge theory of earth pressure.
2. It assumes the wall surface to be rough.
3. It may or may not satisfy the static equilibrium condition occurring in nature.
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) 1 & 2 only

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