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Coulomb Wedge Theory
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Coulomb's theory of earth pressure is based on

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the theory of elasticity
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the theory of plasticity
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empirical rules
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wedge theory
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The correct option is D wedge theory
Coulomb considered equilibrium of entire wedge. He assumed that the wedge acts as a rigid body and friction is distributed uniformly on the rupture surface.

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