Question

Earth pressure and resultant possibilities of wall movement are shown in the diagram below.

The point marked $X$ in the diagram denotes

• A. earth pressure at rest
• B. active earth pressure
• C. arching active pressure
• D. passive earth pressure

Answer 1

The correct option is D passive earth pressure

When wall moves towards the earthfill, then maximum earth pressure acting on wall before failure is known as passive earth pressure.