The stem of a cantilever retaining wall which retains earth level with top is 6 m. If the angle of repose and weight of the soil per cubic metre are 30° and 2000 kg respectively, the effective width of the stem at the bottom, is
A)51.5
B)52.5
C)53.5
D)54.5

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The effective width of the stem at the bottom can be calculated using the Rankine's formula for active earth pressure and considering the weight of the soil and angle of repose. The calculations lead to an effective width of approximately 53.5.

The Stem of a Cantilever Retaining Wall Which Retains Earth