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Difficult Geologic Conditions Mandate Retaining Wall Redesign
This paper discusses a case history where hard boulders embedded in a residual clay matrix prevented completion of a top-down retaining wall. Observations of soil conditions in excavations during construction allowed an indirect estimate of soil shear strength properties, which were used to analyze the stability of an approximately 27-foot deep excavation with a vertical side. This excavation was necessary to construct a concrete cantilever retaining wall as an alternative to the top-down wall. The design of the cantilever wall within the limited right-of-way is discussed. The construction monitoring program used to verify soil properties and protect workers is also discussed.
Difficult Geologic Conditions Mandate Retaining Wall Redesign
This paper discusses a case history where hard boulders embedded in a residual clay matrix prevented completion of a top-down retaining wall. Observations of soil conditions in excavations during construction allowed an indirect estimate of soil shear strength properties, which were used to analyze the stability of an approximately 27-foot deep excavation with a vertical side. This excavation was necessary to construct a concrete cantilever retaining wall as an alternative to the top-down wall. The design of the cantilever wall within the limited right-of-way is discussed. The construction monitoring program used to verify soil properties and protect workers is also discussed.
Difficult Geologic Conditions Mandate Retaining Wall Redesign
McMahon, Donald R. (author) / Nichols, Andrew J. (author) / Contino, Brian T. (author)
Earth Retention Conference (ER) 2010 ; 2010 ; Bellevue, Washington, United States
Earth Retention Conference 3 ; 146-153
2010-07-26
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Difficult Geologic Conditions Mandate Retaining Wall Redesign
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