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The dock wall is designed as a gravity retaining wall and is tested for

back fill pressure when the dock is empty
maximum water pressure from the dock without any back fill
the load charge transmitted to the dock by the movement of loaded vehicles or trains on the way
all of the above.

Correct Answer: all of the above.

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