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Magnitude and Distribution of Earth Pressure
This chapter discusses the magnitude and distribution of earth pressure to be considered for excavations. Earth pressure depends on various factors including the selected construction method, surcharge loads, and live loads; these are discussed in the chapter. The magnitude of the earth pressure load is highly dependent on the amount of deflection and deformation of the retaining wall as a result of material excavation. The governing factors are: the flexibility of the support, the flexibility of the earth support, and the spacing of the support points and the flexural stiffness of the retaining wall. The at‐rest earth pressure represents a component for determination of the increased active earth pressure. Retreating conditions arise in supported retaining wall systems when, after manufacturing parts of the building and/or after partial backfilling of the excavation or the work space, a row of struts is removed or a set of anchors is unloaded.
Magnitude and Distribution of Earth Pressure
This chapter discusses the magnitude and distribution of earth pressure to be considered for excavations. Earth pressure depends on various factors including the selected construction method, surcharge loads, and live loads; these are discussed in the chapter. The magnitude of the earth pressure load is highly dependent on the amount of deflection and deformation of the retaining wall as a result of material excavation. The governing factors are: the flexibility of the support, the flexibility of the earth support, and the spacing of the support points and the flexural stiffness of the retaining wall. The at‐rest earth pressure represents a component for determination of the increased active earth pressure. Retreating conditions arise in supported retaining wall systems when, after manufacturing parts of the building and/or after partial backfilling of the excavation or the work space, a row of struts is removed or a set of anchors is unloaded.
Magnitude and Distribution of Earth Pressure
German Geotechnical Society (author)
2013-11-04
20 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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