Which of the following statement is correct?
A)The retaining wall should be structurally capable of resisting the earth pressure applied to it.
B)The section of the wall should be so proportioned that it will not overturn by the lateral pressure.
C)The weight of the retaining wall and the force resulting from the earth pressure should not stress its foundation to a value greater than safe bearing capacity of the soil.
D)all of the above

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All the statements are correct as they describe fundamental principles in the design and construction of retaining walls: A) ensuring structural resistance to earth pressure, B) preventing overturning due to lateral pressure, and C) avoiding excessive stress on the foundation beyond the soil's safe bearing capacity.

Which of the Following Statement Is Correct