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For a level backfill retaining wall with drainage and no surcharge, which parameter most directly increases active lateral earth pressure on the wall?

Lower unit weight of soil Higher internal friction angle Higher backfill unit weight Use of active instead of at-rest conditions

Correct Answer:

Higher backfill unit weight

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