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Which of the following theories is used to analyze active and passive lateral earth pressure on retaining walls?
  1. Rankine
  2. Coulomb
  3. Kinetic
  4. A. and B.
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Answer: D - The Rankine and Coulomb Theories are used to analyze active and passive lateral earth pressure. The two theories are similar; however, the Rankine Theory assumes there is no adhesion or friction between the wall and the soil, and lateral pressure is limited to vertical walls. The Coulomb Theory assumes that there is friction between the wall and the soil and that lateral pressure is not limited to vertical walls.
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