Which mechanical effect on retaining walls most directly results from saturated terrace backfill?

💡 Explanation

Increased saturation elevates pore pressure within the backfill behind the terrace wall, creating higher lateral hydrostatic pressure. This increased force occurs because water fills the voids rather than air, greatly increasing the load therefore increasing force, rather than soil cohesion influencing wall stability.

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