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1) A ratchet effect on a retaining wall -
a) Is a repair method
b) Is another term for deadmen
c) Is another term for gabion
d) Is another name for tie backs
e) Is a mode of failure
2) All of the following are common retaining wall problems except -
a) The use of shoring
b) Leaning
c) Bowing
d) Rot or insect damage
e) No drainage system
3) All of the following statements about retaining wall drainage are true except one. Identify the false statement.
a) Drainage is important
b) Good draining soils such as clay should be used behind retaining walls.
c) Geotextile fabric between the backfill and native soil is useful.
d) A weeping tile or drainage holes are often recommended.
e) Tied-back walls do not usualy require drain holes.
4) The single biggest enemy of retaining walls is -
a) Rust
b) Water
c) Undersized rebar
d) Inadequate excavation
e) Inadequate tie backs
5) All of the following are types of retaining walls except -
a) Gravity
b) Cantilevered
c) Pile
d) Tied back
e) Cavity
