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Active and Passive Pressure

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The earth pressure for the design of bridge abutments is taken as

A

active thurst

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passive thurst

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C

thrust in at-rest condition

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C thrust in at-rest condition
Bridge abutments are designed for earth pressure at rest condition.

Note:

Basement slabs are also designed for earth pressure at rest condition.

Retaining walls are designed for active earth pressure.

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