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  1. If A is the area of the foundation of a retaining wall carrying a load W and retaining earth of weight 'w' per unit volume, the minimum depth (h) of the foundation from the free surface of the earth, is

  2. A.

     h = (W/Aw) [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

    B.

     h = (W/Aw) [(1 + sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

    C.

     h = (W/Aw) [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

    D.

     h = √(W/Aw) [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

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