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This lecture covers the concepts of active and passive earth pressure on retaining walls, focusing on long-term calculations for the ultimate limit state of gravity walls and deep excavations. Topics include Rankine's theory, Coulomb's theory, curved failure surfaces, and practical design choices for wall actions.