ABSTRACT
Examples of the type of earth pressure data obtained from two typical tests are shown in Fig. 19.18. Data in Fig. 19.18(a) refer to a typical test in loose sand whereas data in 19.18(b) refer to test in dense sand. The ties lengths were different for the two tests. For comparison, Rankine lateral earth pressure variation with depth is also shown. It may be seen from the curve that the measured values of the earth pressures follow closely the theoretical earth pressure variation up to two thirds of the wall height but fall off comparatively to lower values in the lower portion.
