Discussion Forum : Failure Envelopes And Earth Pressure
Question - The coefficient of earth pressure for active state of plastic equilibrium is given by ___________
Options:
A .  \(K_a=\frac{1}{tan^2 (45°+\frac{φ}{2})} \)
B .  \(K_a=tan^2 (45°+\frac{φ}{2}) \)
C .  \(K_a=sin^2 (45°+\frac{φ}{2}) \)
D .  \(K_a=\frac{1}{cot^2 (45°+\frac{φ}{2})} \)
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a).\(K_a=\frac{1}{tan^2 (45°+\frac{φ}{2})} \)

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